| Tail Number / N-Number | N55BG |
| Manufacturer | SPORTAVIA PUTZER |
| Model | RF5B SPERBER |
| Year Built | 1972 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 51006 |
| Aircraft Type | Glider |
| 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 | LIMBACH |
| Engine Model | 1700E |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 68 hp (51 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 60 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | CHICK JAMES E |
| Street | 13 HEARTHSIDE DR #102 |
| City | NEW OXFORD |
| State | PA |
| Zip Code | 17350 |
| Region | Eastern |
| County | Adams County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Experimental |
| Airworthiness Date | 1980-04-30 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1990-11-05 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-11-22 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-10-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51576462 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A6FD32 |