| Tail Number / N-Number | N5972D |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-18A 150 |
| Year Built | 1956 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 18-5432 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 1 seat |
| 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) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 97 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Corporation |
| Owner Name | AUFDERHEIDE FLYING SERVICE INC |
| Street | 1475 MARY LOUISE RD |
| City | DEWITT |
| State | AR |
| Zip Code | 72042-2996 |
| Region | Southwestern |
| County | Arkansas County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Restricted |
| Airworthiness Date | 1956-11-20 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1969-07-29 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-12-18 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-01-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51735012 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A7BA0A |