| Tail Number / N-Number | N55RN |
| Manufacturer | SPORTAVIA PUTZER |
| Model | RF5B SPERBER |
| Year Built | 1973 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 51026 |
| 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 | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Engine Model | CONVERSION |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 36 hp (27 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 60 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Co-Ownership |
| Owner Name | RICHARDS WILLIAM B |
| Other Names |
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| Street | 9019 HARDY WAY |
| City | GOLD HILL |
| State | OR |
| Zip Code | 97525 |
| Region | Northwest Mountain |
| County | Jackson County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Experimental |
| Airworthiness Date | 1980-01-15 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1974-08-06 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-09-21 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-02-29 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51577226 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A6FE96 |