| Tail Number / N-Number | N176CM |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-44-180 |
| Year Built | 2018 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 4496427 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing multi 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 | IO-360-B1G6 |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 2 engines |
| Horsepower per Engine | 180 hp (134 kW) |
| Total Horsepower | 360 hp (269 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 | 2018-05-04 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2018-06-25 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-02-02 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-06-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50227665 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A12FB5 |