| Tail Number / N-Number | N97040 |
| Manufacturer | STINSON |
| Model | 108-1 |
| Year Built | 1946 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 108-1040 |
| 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 | FRANKLIN |
| Engine Model | 6A4150 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 150 hp (112 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 84 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | ESTES JACK III |
| Street | 3740 BIRCHVALE DR |
| City | MEMPHIS |
| State | TN |
| Zip Code | 38125-2402 |
| Region | Central |
| County | Shelby County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1957-07-08 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2022-10-04 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-10-04 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-10-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 53303242 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AD86A2 |