| Tail Number / N-Number | N217M |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 180 |
| Year Built | 1954 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 31292 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | CONT MOTOR |
| Engine Model | O-470 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 230 hp (172 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 121 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | MILES MANDERSON L |
| Street | 1825 ALLMON DR |
| City | LEWISTON |
| State | ID |
| Zip Code | 83501-6013 |
| Region | Northwest Mountain |
| County | Nez Perce County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1957-03-19 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1997-01-15 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-11-18 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-04-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50352226 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A1D496 |