| Tail Number / N-Number | N217BW |
| Manufacturer | WATERS JAMES W |
| Model | VANS RV-8 |
| Year Built | 2005 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 81217 |
| 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 | LYCOMING |
| Engine Model | IO-360-B1A |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 180 hp (134 kW) |
| Kit Manufacturer | VANS AIRCRAFT INC |
| Kit Model | RV-8 |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | AUER WILLIAM E |
| Street | 3256 HOFFMAN CT |
| City | EAST LIVERPOOL |
| State | OH |
| Zip Code | 43920-4035 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | Columbiana County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Experimental |
| Airworthiness Date | 2010-11-12 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2022-01-20 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-01-20 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-01-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50351661 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A1D3B1 |