| Tail Number / N-Number | N5197Z |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-22-108 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 22-8867 |
| 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 | 0-235 SERIES |
| Engine Type | 4 Cycle |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 115 hp (86 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 94 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | PALMER RALPH JR |
| Street | 10487 S CYPRESS AVE |
| City | HOWARD CITY |
| State | MI |
| Zip Code | 49329-9649 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | Montcalm County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1961-08-16 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2020-07-07 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-07-07 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-07-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51503103 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A68643 |