| Tail Number / N-Number | N5243H |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-16 |
| Year Built | 1949 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 16-47 |
| 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 | 0-235 SERIES |
| Engine Type | 4 Cycle |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 115 hp (86 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 87 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | KIRK DOUGLAS R |
| Street | 1166 LAKE ST |
| City | BENZONIA |
| State | MI |
| Zip Code | 49616-9793 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | Benzie County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1955-11-05 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2017-02-14 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-09-19 |
| Expiration Date | 2030-02-28 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51515223 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A69A93 |