| Tail Number / N-Number | N8517C |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-22-135 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 22-1228 |
| 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) |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Average Cruising Speed | 94 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | FRANCE GARY L |
| Street | BOX 198 TWP RD 530 |
| City | WEST SALEM |
| State | OH |
| Zip Code | 44287 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | Wayne County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1957-01-08 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1990-09-20 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-05-01 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-09-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52727137 |
| Mode S Code Hex | ABAE5F |