| Tail Number / N-Number | N7172K |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-18 |
| Year Built | 1950 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 18-396 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | 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 | 0-235 SERIES |
| Engine Type | 4 Cycle |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 115 hp (86 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 97 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | MEADER DEREK S |
| Street | PO BOX 1146 |
| City | MARFA |
| State | TX |
| Zip Code | 79843-1146 |
| Region | Southwestern |
| County | Presidio County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1959-10-19 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2013-09-20 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-04-22 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-09-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52314266 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A998B6 |