| Tail Number / N-Number | N197RV |
| Manufacturer | ADAMS JOHN J |
| Model | RV-7A VANS ACFT |
| Year Built | 2010 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 70076 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Not Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | MATTITUCK |
| Engine Model | TMX 360 |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 180 hp (134 kW) |
| Kit Manufacturer | VANS AIRCRAFT INC |
| Kit Model | RV7A |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | METZ TIMOTHY G |
| Street | 1113 LE CONTE CIR |
| City | CHATTANOOGA |
| State | TN |
| Zip Code | 37419-1561 |
| Region | Central |
| County | Hamilton County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Experimental |
| Airworthiness Date | 2010-12-12 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2018-08-10 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-10-22 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-08-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50301667 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A183B7 |