| Tail Number / N-Number | N7697Z |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-25-235 |
| Year Built | 1966 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 25-3856 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 1 seat |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | LYCOMING |
| Engine Model | 0-540 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 250 hp (187 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 93 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | LLC |
| Owner Name | TRI-STATE AERIAL LLC |
| Street | 1010 N RIVERVIEW RD |
| City | CANTON |
| State | SD |
| Zip Code | 57013-5871 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | Lincoln County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Restricted |
| Airworthiness Date | 1966-02-15 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2022-01-24 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-01-24 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-01-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52463134 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AA665C |