| Tail Number / N-Number | N617MZ |
| Manufacturer | ZIERMANN MARLIN R |
| Model | RV8 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 81064 |
| 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 | I0360 SER |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 180 hp (134 kW) |
| Kit Manufacturer | VANS AIRCRAFT INC |
| Kit Model | RV-8 |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | DOUGLAS WESKE P |
| Street | 12557 OKINAWA CIR UNIT A |
| City | BLAINE |
| State | MN |
| Zip Code | 55449-6214 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | Hennepin County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Experimental |
| Airworthiness Date | 2004-04-17 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2020-09-23 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-09-23 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-09-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52004752 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A809EA |