| Tail Number / N-Number | N173DR |
| Manufacturer | ROGERS DAVID D |
| Model | RV-8 |
| Year Built | 2010 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 81890 |
| 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 | SUPERIOR |
| Engine Model | IO-360 SER |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 180 hp (134 kW) |
| Kit Manufacturer | VANS AIRCRAFT INC |
| Kit Model | RV-8 |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | GLENN HEATH |
| Street | 15688 CR 118 |
| City | RANGER |
| State | TX |
| Zip Code | 76470 |
| Region | Southwestern |
| County | Eastland County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Experimental |
| Airworthiness Date | 2010-09-25 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2022-11-10 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-11-10 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-11-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50222255 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A124AD |