| Tail Number / N-Number | N5716Z |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-18-150 |
| Year Built | 1963 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 18-8018 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | 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 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 180 hp (134 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 97 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Corporation |
| Owner Name | BLUE RIDGE SOARING SOCIETY |
| Street | PO BOX 787 |
| City | NEW CASTLE |
| State | VA |
| Zip Code | 24127-0787 |
| Region | Eastern |
| County | Craig County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Multiple |
| Airworthiness Date | 2017-02-22 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2020-01-30 |
| Last Action Date | 2023-01-22 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-01-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51652542 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A75562 |