| Tail Number / N-Number | N5173U |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 206 |
| Year Built | 1964 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 206-0173 |
| 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 | CONT MOTOR |
| Engine Model | IO 520 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 285 hp (213 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 132 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | KNUTSON WAYNE R |
| Street | PO BOX 337 |
| City | TIOGA |
| State | ND |
| Zip Code | 58852-0337 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | Williams County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1964-07-13 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2016-10-27 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-07-25 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-10-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51477104 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A67E44 |