| Tail Number / N-Number | N2973A |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 180 |
| Year Built | 1953 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 30173 |
| 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 | O-470 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 230 hp (172 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 121 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | HUTTER PETER S |
| Street | 161 WESTVIEW DR |
| City | ASPEN |
| State | CO |
| Zip Code | 81611 |
| Region | Northwest Mountain |
| County | Pitkin County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1956-05-29 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1995-03-06 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-08-09 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-12-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50611075 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A3123D |