| Tail Number / N-Number | N71617 |
| Manufacturer | LUSCOMBE |
| Model | 8A |
| Year Built | 1946 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 3044 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | CONT MOTOR |
| Engine Model | A&C65 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 65 hp (48 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 86 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | CLAFLIN JOHNNY M |
| Street | 3317 CANYON CREEK DR |
| City | SAN ANGELO |
| State | TX |
| Zip Code | 76904-6917 |
| Region | Southwestern |
| County | Tom Green County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1956-04-16 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2017-10-27 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-07-23 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-10-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52312362 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A994F2 |