| Tail Number / N-Number | N4172R |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-32-300 |
| Year Built | 1968 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 32-40505 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | LYCOMING |
| Engine Model | TI0-540 SER |
| Engine Type | Turbo-prop |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 310 hp (231 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 126 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | BERNS JAMES R |
| Street | BOX 44 |
| City | OLD HARBOR |
| State | AK |
| Zip Code | 99643 |
| Region | Alaskan |
| County | Kodiak Island Borough |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1968-09-26 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1990-03-30 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-06-18 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-11-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51170317 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A4F0CF |