| Tail Number / N-Number | N717S |
| Manufacturer | MOONEY |
| Model | M20F |
| Year Built | 1968 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 680202 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 4 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) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 127 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | LLC |
| Owner Name | THORNAPPLE FLYING ACADEMY LLC |
| Street | 4833 CHERRY VALLEY RD |
| City | MIDDLEVILLE |
| State | MI |
| Zip Code | 49333-9749 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | Barry County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2011-09-12 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-07-13 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-09-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52313636 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A9979E |