| Tail Number / N-Number | N8257R |
| Manufacturer | BELLANCA |
| Model | 17-30A |
| Year Built | 1972 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 30450 |
| 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 | CONT MOTOR |
| Engine Model | IO 520 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 285 hp (213 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 142 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | DEWITT WELDON G |
| Street | 2440 CR 1164 |
| City | BRASHEAR |
| State | TX |
| Zip Code | 75420 |
| Region | Southwestern |
| County | Hopkins County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1972-04-19 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2016-12-22 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-11-21 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-12-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52643313 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AB46CB |