| Tail Number / N-Number | N7172J |
| Manufacturer | AEROSTAR INTERNATIONAL INC |
| Model | RX 8 |
| Year Built | 1996 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | RX8-3274 |
| Aircraft Type | Balloon |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 1 seat |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | NONE |
| Engine Model | NONE |
| Number of Engines | 0 engines |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | GRASSBAUGH ROBERT D |
| Street | 9001 CRESTWOOD AVE NE |
| City | ALBUQUERQUE |
| State | NM |
| Zip Code | 87112-3913 |
| Region | Southwestern |
| County | Bernalillo County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1996-11-19 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2021-05-05 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-05-05 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-05-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52314265 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A998B5 |