| Tail Number / N-Number | N557XW |
| Manufacturer | HAYNES JOEL R |
| Model | VANS RV-7A |
| Year Built | 2006 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 70030 |
| 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 | LYCOMING |
| Engine Model | O-360-A2A |
| 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 | GIESECKE STEPHEN A |
| Street | 4625 OYSTER BAY RD NW |
| City | OLYMPIA |
| State | WA |
| Zip Code | 98502-9546 |
| Region | Northwest Mountain |
| County | Thurston County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Experimental |
| Airworthiness Date | 2006-06-27 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2019-11-19 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-11-21 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-11-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51615616 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A71B8E |