| Tail Number / N-Number | N3973E |
| Manufacturer | AERONCA |
| Model | 11BC |
| Year Built | 1947 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 11BC-58 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| 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 | CONT MOTOR |
| Engine Model | A-65-8F |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 65 hp (48 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 75 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Co-Ownership |
| Owner Name | SMITH JAMES A |
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| Street | PO BOX 616 |
| City | LYLE |
| State | WA |
| Zip Code | 98635-0013 |
| Region | Northwest Mountain |
| County | Klickitat County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 2018-06-09 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2015-09-24 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-05-17 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-09-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51117620 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A49F90 |