| Tail Number / N-Number | N8717C |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-22-135 |
| Year Built | 1953 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 22-1355 |
| 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 | 0-290 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 140 hp (104 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 94 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Co-Ownership |
| Owner Name | BRISTOW LEONARD B |
| Other Names |
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| Street | 1735 #2 RD |
| City | DAMAR |
| State | KS |
| Zip Code | 67632 |
| Region | Central |
| County | Rooks County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1956-05-15 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2015-03-09 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-01-28 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-03-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52776535 |
| Mode S Code Hex | ABFD5D |