| Tail Number / N-Number | N717ML |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | J3C-65 |
| Year Built | 1946 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 22411 |
| 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 | 67 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | LLC |
| Owner Name | ALABAMA TAILWHEELS LLC |
| Street | 923 SMART RD |
| City | TROY |
| State | AL |
| Zip Code | 36079-8194 |
| Region | Southern |
| County | Pike County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1955-11-01 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2018-12-31 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-07-12 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-12-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52313454 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A9972C |