| Tail Number / N-Number | N6974E |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 175A |
| Year Built | 1960 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 56474 |
| 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 | CONT MOTOR |
| Engine Model | GO-300 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 175 hp (131 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 105 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | NELSON JOHN A |
| Street | 10 DAVIS RD |
| City | BEVERLY |
| State | MA |
| Zip Code | 01915-2308 |
| Region | New England |
| County | Essex County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1960-01-16 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2009-01-20 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-03-24 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-06-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52243640 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A947A0 |