| Tail Number / N-Number | N496W |
| Manufacturer | CURTISS WRIGHT |
| Model | TRAVEL AIR 12-Q |
| Year Built | 1931 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 2023 |
| 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 | LYCOMING |
| Engine Model | 0-320 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 180 hp (134 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 79 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Corporation |
| Owner Name | NATIONAL WASP WWII MUSEUM |
| Street | PO BOX 456 |
| City | SWEETWATER |
| State | TX |
| Zip Code | 79556-0456 |
| Region | Southwestern |
| County | Nolan County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2021-01-14 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-01-14 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-01-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51424126 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A62856 |