| Tail Number / N-Number | N3973Q |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 172L |
| Year Built | 1971 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 17260073 |
| 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 | 0-320 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 180 hp (134 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 105 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | LLC |
| Owner Name | IDG ELSA LLC |
| Street | 2531 JACKSON AVE STE 179 |
| City | ANN ARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip Code | 48103-3818 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | Washtenaw County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1971-09-29 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2018-12-19 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-07-17 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-12-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51117632 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A49F9A |