| Tail Number / N-Number | N173BD |
| Manufacturer | PIPES JEFF D |
| Model | BD-17 |
| Year Built | 2008 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | BD-17-007 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Not Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 1 seat |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | HKS |
| Engine Model | 700E |
| Engine Type | 4 Cycle |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 60 hp (45 kW) |
| Kit Manufacturer | BEDE AERO |
| Kit Model | BD-17 |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | PIPES JEFF D |
| Street | 520 COUNTY ROAD 119A |
| City | BURNET |
| State | TX |
| Zip Code | 78611-5403 |
| Region | Southwestern |
| County | Burnet County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Experimental |
| Airworthiness Date | 2009-05-01 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2003-05-08 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-04-19 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-07-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50222157 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A1246F |