| Tail Number / N-Number | N197BC |
| Manufacturer | AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT |
| Model | 8GCBC |
| Year Built | 2004 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 461-2004 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | LYCOMING |
| Engine Model | O-360 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 180 hp (134 kW) |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | SERUSET JEFFREY G |
| Street | 708 THREE DEGREE RD |
| City | BUTLER |
| State | PA |
| Zip Code | 16002-0458 |
| Region | Eastern |
| County | Butler County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 2004-10-08 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2019-01-09 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-08-28 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-01-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50301110 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A18248 |