| Tail Number / N-Number | N597CA |
| Manufacturer | MOONEY |
| Model | M20J |
| Year Built | 1979 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 24-0784 |
| 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 | I0360 SER A&C |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 200 hp (149 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 126 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Co-Ownership |
| Owner Name | DRUMHELLER RICHARD E |
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| Street | 39 TANAGER TRL |
| City | WOODLANDS |
| State | TX |
| Zip Code | 77381-3173 |
| Region | Southwestern |
| County | Harris County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1979-03-19 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2006-05-04 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-11-19 |
| Expiration Date | 2030-04-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51733633 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A7B79B |