| Tail Number / N-Number | N1173M |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 172K |
| Year Built | 1969 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 17258673 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 4 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) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 105 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | LLC |
| Owner Name | FLATHEAD LAKE AVIATION LLC |
| Street | 808 6TH AVE E |
| City | POLSON |
| State | MT |
| Zip Code | 59860-2811 |
| Region | Northwest Mountain |
| County | Lake County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1969-09-17 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2013-02-22 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-03-28 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-02-28 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50044401 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A04901 |