| Tail Number / N-Number | N896HS |
| Manufacturer | JOHN SALAK |
| Model | RV-12 |
| Year Built | 2016 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 120116 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Not Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | VIKING |
| Engine Model | 110 |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 110 hp (82 kW) |
| Kit Manufacturer | VANS AIRCRAFT INC |
| Kit Model | RV-12 |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | SALAK JOHN D |
| Street | 3316 HARBOUR PL |
| City | PANAMA CITY |
| State | FL |
| Zip Code | 32405-1638 |
| Region | Southern |
| County | Bay County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Experimental |
| Airworthiness Date | 2016-08-19 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2014-03-19 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-10-27 |
| Expiration Date | 2030-03-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 53056136 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AC5C5E |