| Tail Number / N-Number | N597CM |
| Manufacturer | AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT |
| Model | 8KCAB |
| Year Built | 2013 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 1130-2013 |
| 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 | LYCOMING |
| Engine Model | AEIO-390-A1B6 |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 210 hp (157 kW) |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | VANDER DUSSEN MICHAEL DEAN |
| Street | 729 E JEFFERSON RD |
| City | EL NIDO |
| State | CA |
| Zip Code | 95317-9707 |
| Region | Western-Pacific |
| County | Merced County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 2013-11-07 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2017-03-24 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-10-19 |
| Expiration Date | 2030-03-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51733646 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A7B7A6 |