| Tail Number / N-Number | N4596H |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-17 |
| Year Built | 1948 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 17-14 |
| 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&C65 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 65 hp (48 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 75 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | FULTON JOSEPH B |
| Street | 231 HARVEST ST |
| City | SALINAS |
| State | CA |
| Zip Code | 93901-3310 |
| Region | Western-Pacific |
| County | Monterey County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2005-04-20 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-08-23 |
| Expiration Date | 2030-01-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51313275 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A596BD |