| Tail Number / N-Number | N3173S |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 182G |
| Year Built | 1964 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 18255673 |
| 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 | 119 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Corporation |
| Owner Name | CORTESE FARM AND RANCH INC |
| Street | 3121 BILLY THE KID DR |
| City | FORT SUMNER |
| State | NM |
| Zip Code | 88119-9296 |
| Region | Southwestern |
| County | De Baca County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1964-07-23 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2020-02-03 |
| Last Action Date | 2023-01-22 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-02-28 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50661644 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A363A4 |