| Tail Number / N-Number | N8917R |
| Manufacturer | CHAMPION |
| Model | AERONCA 7EC |
| Year Built | 1960 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 7EC-727 |
| 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) |
| Engine Manufacturer | CONT MOTOR |
| Engine Model | C90 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 95 hp (71 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 90 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | PIETERICK LARRY G |
| Street | 2240 70TH ST NE |
| City | RUGBY |
| State | ND |
| Zip Code | 58368-8416 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | Pierce County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1960-03-18 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1960-05-02 |
| Last Action Date | 2023-01-22 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-05-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 53046150 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AC4C68 |