| Tail Number / N-Number | N8497J |
| Manufacturer | GRUMMAN |
| Model | HU-16B |
| Year Built | 1953 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 49-099 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing multi engine |
| Category | Amphibian |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 3 (20,000+ pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | AMA/EXPR |
| Engine Model | UNKNOWN ENG |
| Number of Engines | 2 engines |
| Average Cruising Speed | 168 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Corporation |
| Owner Name | E-COMMERCE EDUCATION FOUNDATION |
| Street | 7419 S JACKSON AVE |
| City | TULSA |
| State | OK |
| Zip Code | 74132-2308 |
| Region | Southwestern |
| County | Tulsa County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Restricted |
| Airworthiness Date | 1988-11-22 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2009-04-01 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-08-14 |
| Expiration Date | 2030-01-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52722236 |
| Mode S Code Hex | ABA49E |