| Tail Number / N-Number | N174DQ |
| Manufacturer | BEECH |
| Model | C23 |
| Year Built | 1981 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | M2310 |
| 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 | LYCOMING |
| Engine Model | 0-360-A1D |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 180 hp (134 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 116 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | TOWNSEND EDWIN A |
| Street | 68 RICHARDSON RD |
| City | LYNN |
| State | MA |
| Zip Code | 01904-2502 |
| Region | New England |
| County | Essex County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1981-07-29 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2007-12-14 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-12-16 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-03-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50224143 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A12863 |