| Tail Number / N-Number | N1461U |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 172M |
| Year Built | 1976 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 17267128 |
| 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 | O-360-A4M |
| Engine Type | 4 Cycle |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 180 hp (134 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 108 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Co-Ownership |
| Owner Name | KETTLE PETER |
| Other Names |
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| Street | 44 MCINTIRE RD |
| City | FITCHBURG |
| State | MA |
| Zip Code | 01420-1842 |
| Region | New England |
| County | Worcester County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1976-04-21 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2007-04-18 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-08-17 |
| Expiration Date | 2030-01-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50135610 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A0BB88 |