| Tail Number / N-Number | N3997E |
| Manufacturer | AERONCA |
| Model | 11BC |
| Year Built | 1947 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 11BC-85 |
| 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 | C85 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 85 hp (63 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 75 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | STRAHAN RONALD R |
| Street | 160 N 190TH ST |
| City | GIRARD |
| State | KS |
| Zip Code | 66743-9409 |
| Region | Central |
| County | Crawford County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1956-06-14 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1977-12-12 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-02-15 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-07-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51123612 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A4A78A |