| Tail Number / N-Number | N8597E |
| Manufacturer | CHAMPION |
| Model | AERONCA 7FC |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 7FC-368 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Average Cruising Speed | 90 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | HIGHTOWER JERRY C |
| Street | PO BOX 442 |
| City | BOYD |
| State | TX |
| Zip Code | 76023-0442 |
| Region | Southwestern |
| County | Wise County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1959-10-15 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1989-05-19 |
| Last Action Date | 2023-01-22 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-04-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52746031 |
| Mode S Code Hex | ABCC19 |