| Tail Number / N-Number | N36MA |
| Manufacturer | VALENTIN GMBH |
| Model | TAIFUN 17E |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 1040 |
| Aircraft Type | Glider |
| 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 | AMA/EXPR |
| Engine Model | UNKNOWN ENG |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | LEFFLER ALLEN L |
| Street | 2340 W POZO RD |
| City | SANTA MARGARITA |
| State | CA |
| Zip Code | 93453-9620 |
| Region | Western-Pacific |
| County | San Luis Obispo County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1985-10-09 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2021-03-17 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-03-17 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-03-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51005407 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A40B07 |