| Tail Number / N-Number | N688BC |
| Manufacturer | CARLISLE CLIFTON E |
| Model | ARION LIGHTNING |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 00051 |
| 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 | JABIRU |
| Engine Model | 3300 |
| Engine Type | 4 Cycle |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 120 hp (90 kW) |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | DAVIS GERALD R |
| Street | 4964 CEDARBROOK LN |
| City | HERNANDO BEACH |
| State | FL |
| Zip Code | 34607-2911 |
| Region | Southern |
| County | Hernando County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Experimental |
| Airworthiness Date | 2008-03-21 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2020-05-29 |
| Last Action Date | 2023-01-22 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-05-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52220413 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A9210B |