| Tail Number / N-Number | N538GS |
| Manufacturer | GARY A SHARP |
| Model | RV-7A |
| Year Built | 2011 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 70295 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Not Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | SUPERIOR |
| Engine Model | O-360 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 180 hp (134 kW) |
| Kit Manufacturer | VANS AIRCRAFT INC |
| Kit Model | RV7A |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | MATTINGLY JEROME S |
| Street | 8615 NEW HARMONY RD |
| City | MARTINSVILLE |
| State | IN |
| Zip Code | 46151-8254 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | Morgan County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Experimental |
| Airworthiness Date | 2011-12-01 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2016-03-19 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-02-18 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-03-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51547314 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A6CECC |