| Tail Number / N-Number | N8497P |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-24-400 |
| Year Built | 1964 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 26-77 |
| 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 | IO-720 |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 400 hp (298 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 157 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Co-Ownership |
| Owner Name | CROTTS LEIGH |
| Other Names |
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| Street | 19509 N 96TH LN |
| City | PEORIA |
| State | AZ |
| Zip Code | 85382-4169 |
| Region | Western-Pacific |
| County | Maricopa County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1964-08-27 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2023-01-26 |
| Last Action Date | 2023-01-26 |
| Expiration Date | 2030-01-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52722243 |
| Mode S Code Hex | ABA4A3 |