| Tail Number / N-Number | N172 |
| Manufacturer | BUEHLER |
| Model | THORP T-18 |
| Year Built | 1976 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 762 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Not 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 | 0-320 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 180 hp (134 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 95 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | KIRK JAMES H JR |
| Street | 16214 DANA LN |
| City | LEAVENWORTH |
| State | KS |
| Zip Code | 66048-8370 |
| Region | Central |
| County | Leavenworth County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Experimental |
| Airworthiness Date | 1979-02-21 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2004-04-07 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-12-31 |
| Expiration Date | 2030-04-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50220232 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A1209A |