| Tail Number / N-Number | N1997B |
| Manufacturer | LUSCOMBE |
| Model | 8C |
| Year Built | 1948 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 6424 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | CONT MOTOR |
| Engine Model | C85 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 85 hp (63 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 86 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | MALZER GORDON O |
| Street | 1332 OAK LEA DR |
| City | IRVING |
| State | TX |
| Zip Code | 75061-4912 |
| Region | Southwestern |
| County | Dallas County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1955-09-20 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2016-12-09 |
| Last Action Date | 2019-08-12 |
| Expiration Date | 2022-12-31 |
| Status | Third Notice for Registration Renewal |
| Mode S Code | 50306351 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A18CE9 |