| Tail Number / N-Number | N23173 |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-38-112 |
| Year Built | 1981 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 38-81A0123 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | LYCOMING |
| Engine Model | 0-235 SERIES |
| Engine Type | 4 Cycle |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 115 hp (86 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 183 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | LYONS RANDY L |
| Street | 450 ADA ST APT 2 |
| City | OSBORN |
| State | MO |
| Zip Code | 64474-7169 |
| Region | Central |
| County | DeKalb County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1981-07-07 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2021-01-12 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-09-10 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-01-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50407640 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A20FA0 |