| Tail Number / N-Number | N897JS |
| Manufacturer | MURRAY JAMES P |
| Model | VANS RV-9A |
| Year Built | 2004 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 90430 |
| 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 | LYCOMING |
| Engine Model | 0-320 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 180 hp (134 kW) |
| Kit Manufacturer | VANS AIRCRAFT INC |
| Kit Model | RV-9A |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | MURRAY JAMES P |
| Street | 124 BEGONIA TER |
| City | PARRISH |
| State | FL |
| Zip Code | 34219-9265 |
| Region | Southern |
| County | Manatee County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Experimental |
| Airworthiness Date | 2004-04-06 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2003-09-04 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-11-19 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-04-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 53060056 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AC602E |