| Tail Number / N-Number | N3217W |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-32-260 |
| Year Built | 1965 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 32-19 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | LYCOMING |
| Engine Model | 0-540 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 250 hp (187 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 126 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | NORTH ANTHONY B |
| Street | 36 GUN MILL RD |
| City | BLOOMFIELD |
| State | CT |
| Zip Code | 06002-1532 |
| Region | New England |
| County | Hartford County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1965-07-21 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2015-10-22 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-05-23 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-10-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50672551 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A37569 |