| Tail Number / N-Number | N172T |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-18 |
| Year Built | 1953 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 18-2286 |
| 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 | Corporation |
| Owner Name | NORTHWOODS AVIATION INC |
| Street | 8186 E 34 RD |
| City | CADILLAC |
| State | MI |
| Zip Code | 49601-9013 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | Wexford County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1956-01-21 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2005-11-29 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-06-16 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-10-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50221104 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A12244 |