| Tail Number / N-Number | N9497W |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-28-235 |
| Year Built | 1969 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 28-11239 |
| 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 | 0-540F1 SERIE |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 260 hp (194 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 107 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | ARNOLD THOMAS A |
| Street | 2060 20TH ST NW |
| City | APPLETON |
| State | MN |
| Zip Code | 56208-2035 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | Swift County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1969-03-04 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2010-05-17 |
| Last Action Date | 2023-01-22 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-06-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 53230771 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AD31F9 |