| Tail Number / N-Number | N97WK |
| Manufacturer | KIRKPATRICK WILLIS W III |
| Model | RV6A |
| Year Built | 1999 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 265978369 |
| 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-6A |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | MERRITT ROBERT L |
| Street | 1770 TAYLORS CREEK DR |
| City | ASHEBORO |
| State | NC |
| Zip Code | 27205-1948 |
| Region | Eastern |
| County | Randolph County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Experimental |
| Airworthiness Date | 1999-03-08 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2004-11-22 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-07-13 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-12-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 53301512 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AD834A |