| Tail Number / N-Number | N7173E |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 182B |
| Year Built | 1959 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 52173 |
| 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 | O-470 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 230 hp (172 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 119 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | MCPHERSON DAVID R |
| Street | 1303 EVERGREEN DR |
| City | STURGIS |
| State | SD |
| Zip Code | 57785-2706 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | Meade County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1959-06-16 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2001-10-26 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-04-27 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-09-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52314324 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A998D4 |