| Tail Number / N-Number | N397M |
| Manufacturer | CURTISS WRIGHT |
| Model | TRAVEL AIR E-4000 |
| Year Built | 1929 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 1317 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | CONT MOTOR |
| Engine Model | W670 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 250 hp (187 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 79 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | ADAMS CLAYTON S |
| Street | 4045 MCANDREWS RD |
| City | ROSEMOUNT |
| State | MN |
| Zip Code | 55068-3275 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | Dakota County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1979-06-01 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1999-11-05 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-05-19 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-10-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51116735 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A49DDD |