| Tail Number / N-Number | N917WE |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 172I |
| Year Built | 1968 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 17256920 |
| 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 | O-320-E2D |
| Engine Type | 4 Cycle |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 150 hp (112 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 105 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | TAYLOR WILLIAM H II |
| Street | 4608 PLUME RD NW |
| City | ALBUQUERQUE |
| State | NM |
| Zip Code | 87120-2769 |
| Region | Southwestern |
| County | Bernalillo County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 2006-09-06 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2011-12-14 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-07-22 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-12-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 53131245 |
| Mode S Code Hex | ACB2A5 |