| Tail Number / N-Number | N71730 |
| Manufacturer | LUSCOMBE |
| Model | 8E |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 3157 |
| 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 | C85 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 85 hp (63 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 86 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | SHIPLEY JOHN L |
| Street | 9185 N 6800 W |
| City | TREMONTON |
| State | UT |
| Zip Code | 84337-8605 |
| Region | Northwest Mountain |
| County | Box Elder County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1956-03-06 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2020-01-13 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-08-28 |
| Expiration Date | 2030-01-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52314350 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A998E8 |