| Tail Number / N-Number | N5697J |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 188A |
| Year Built | 1970 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 18800647 |
| 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 | Co-Ownership |
| Owner Name | RIDGWAY RICK J |
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| Street | 141 E COUNTY ROAD 1100 S |
| City | CARLISLE |
| State | IN |
| Zip Code | 47838-8228 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | Sullivan County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Multiple |
| Airworthiness Date | 1970-03-10 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2018-05-15 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-12-16 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-05-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51645657 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A74BAF |