| Tail Number / N-Number | N5897L |
| Manufacturer | AMERICAN |
| Model | AA-5 |
| Year Built | 1972 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | AA5-0097 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | LYCOMING |
| Engine Model | 0-320 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 180 hp (134 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 67 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | HENDERSON ARTHUR F JR |
| Street | 321 AZALEA LAKES DR |
| City | DALLAS |
| State | GA |
| Zip Code | 30157-3903 |
| Region | Southern |
| County | Paulding County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1972-06-20 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2023-02-16 |
| Last Action Date | 2023-02-16 |
| Expiration Date | 2030-02-28 |
| Status | Valid Registration from a Trainee |
| Mode S Code | 51715257 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A79AAF |