| Tail Number / N-Number | N8717 |
| Manufacturer | CURTISS WRIGHT |
| Model | TRAVEL AIR B9-4000 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 1001 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | WRIGHT |
| Engine Model | 975 A B D&E |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 330 hp (246 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 81 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | LLC |
| Owner Name | G L LEONARD AVIATION LLC |
| Street | 1004 COMMERCIAL AVE STE 533 |
| City | ANACORTES |
| State | WA |
| Zip Code | 98221-4117 |
| Region | Northwest Mountain |
| County | Skagit County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1978-09-26 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2021-12-14 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-12-14 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-12-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52776532 |
| Mode S Code Hex | ABFD5A |