| Tail Number / N-Number | N173WM |
| Manufacturer | CIRRUS DESIGN CORP |
| Model | SR20 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 1739 |
| 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 | CONT MOTOR |
| Engine Model | IO-360-ES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 210 hp (157 kW) |
| Type of Registrant | Government |
| Owner Name | BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY |
| Street | 1903 W MICHIGAN AVE |
| City | KALAMAZOO |
| State | MI |
| Zip Code | 49008-5200 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | Kalamazoo County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 2006-10-24 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2017-05-11 |
| Last Action Date | 2023-01-22 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-05-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50223122 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A12652 |