| Tail Number / N-Number | N653PA |
| Manufacturer | TEXTRON AVIATION INC |
| Model | 172S |
| Year Built | 2018 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 172S12163 |
| 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 | IO-360-L2A |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 180 hp (134 kW) |
| Type of Registrant | LLC |
| Owner Name | PURDUE AVIATION LLC |
| Street | 1630 AVIATION DR |
| City | WEST LAFAYETTE |
| State | IN |
| Zip Code | 47906-3374 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | Tippecanoe County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 2018-05-24 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2018-07-06 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-02-12 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-07-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52114445 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A89925 |