| Tail Number / N-Number | N1543R |
| Manufacturer | GRUMMAN AMERICAN AVN. CORP. |
| Model | AA-5B |
| Year Built | 1975 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | AA5B-0043 |
| 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&VO-360 SER |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 180 hp (134 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 105 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | HETTLINGER ERIC R |
| Street | 10268 E DAVIS AVE |
| City | TERRE HAUTE |
| State | IN |
| Zip Code | 47805-9724 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | Vigo County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1975-04-01 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2007-08-11 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-08-14 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-01-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50155734 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A0DBDC |