| Tail Number / N-Number | N8317L |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 172I |
| Year Built | 1968 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 17256517 |
| 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 | 0-320 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 180 hp (134 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 105 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | WALKER PAUL R |
| Street | 204 BIRCH ST |
| City | URSA |
| State | IL |
| Zip Code | 62376-1052 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | Adams County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1968-02-07 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1989-05-08 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-06-16 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-07-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52657551 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AB5F69 |