| Tail Number / N-Number | N5517S |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 188 |
| Year Built | 1966 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 188-0017 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 1 seat |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | CONT MOTOR |
| Engine Model | O-470 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 230 hp (172 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 96 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | RUSSELL CHARLES B |
| Street | PO BOX 426 |
| City | UNION CITY |
| State | TN |
| Zip Code | 38281-0426 |
| Region | Central |
| County | Obion County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Multiple |
| Airworthiness Date | 1966-05-26 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2022-12-28 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-12-28 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-12-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51603200 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A70680 |