| Tail Number / N-Number | N97AP |
| Manufacturer | ANTHONY L PATTI |
| Model | RV-8A |
| Year Built | 2011 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 82099 |
| 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 | O-360-A3A |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 180 hp (134 kW) |
| Kit Manufacturer | VANS AIRCRAFT INC |
| Kit Model | RV-8A |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | LANE SHAWN T |
| Street | 6 HERITAGE VILLAGE DR #505 |
| City | NASHUA |
| State | NH |
| Zip Code | 03062 |
| Region | New England |
| County | Hillsborough County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Experimental |
| Airworthiness Date | 2011-06-04 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2021-08-20 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-08-20 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-08-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 53300532 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AD815A |