| Tail Number / N-Number | N2173A |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-22-135 |
| Year Built | 1952 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 22-593 |
| 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 | 0-290 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 140 hp (104 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 94 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | BLAKE JAMES R |
| Street | 9010 BAYOU DR |
| City | TAMPA |
| State | FL |
| Zip Code | 33635-5924 |
| Region | Southern |
| County | Hillsborough County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1956-05-07 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2004-09-20 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-01-21 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-05-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50353105 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A1D645 |