| Tail Number / N-Number | N297TC |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 172R |
| Year Built | 1997 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 17280016 |
| 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 | LYCOMING |
| Engine Model | I0360 SER A&C |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 200 hp (149 kW) |
| Type of Registrant | Corporation |
| Owner Name | SOUTHERN MOTORCYCLE WORKS INC |
| Street | 886 RICKETS LN |
| City | ARDMORE |
| State | OK |
| Zip Code | 73401-0256 |
| Region | Southwestern |
| County | Carter County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1997-03-07 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2020-12-02 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-12-02 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-12-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50610447 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A31127 |