| Tail Number / N-Number | N53H |
| Manufacturer | HOWARD AIRCRAFT |
| Model | DGA-15P |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 873 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | P&W |
| Engine Model | R-985 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 450 hp (336 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 150 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | APPLETON TYLER C |
| Street | 6531 ARAPAHOE DR |
| City | EVERGREEN |
| State | CO |
| Zip Code | 80439-7636 |
| Region | Northwest Mountain |
| County | Jefferson County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1956-08-02 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2019-09-04 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-06-21 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-09-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51527303 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A6AEC3 |