| Tail Number / N-Number | N597RV |
| Manufacturer | BECKLEY JEFF |
| Model | VANS RV-7A |
| Year Built | 2007 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 70936 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Not 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-A3A |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 180 hp (134 kW) |
| Kit Manufacturer | VANS AIRCRAFT INC |
| Kit Model | RV7A |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | BECKLEY JEFF A |
| Street | 1404 66TH ST |
| City | WINDSOR HEIGHTS |
| State | IA |
| Zip Code | 50324-1723 |
| Region | Central |
| County | Polk County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Experimental |
| Airworthiness Date | 2007-05-01 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2020-04-29 |
| Last Action Date | 2023-01-22 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-04-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51734363 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A7B8F3 |