N017RW
Premium Pilot
That would make sense, if you have the number, you can search a database to link it to a specific owner. However I doubt the list will be open to public perusal.
It would make no sense. I can't access a database of car registration numbers, drivers licenses, etc., and I don't see this information being any less protected.
Currently FAA "N" numbers are re-searchable on-line.
(You'd see (or not see as) mine is fictitious)