| Tail Number / N-Number | N5056H |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-17 |
| Year Built | 1949 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 17-215 |
| 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 | HOOVER MICHAEL B |
| Street | N13699 320TH ST |
| City | RIDGELAND |
| State | WI |
| Zip Code | 54763-9535 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | Dunn County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1956-06-09 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2015-05-18 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-04-21 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-05-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51447665 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A64FB5 |