| Tail Number / N-Number | N71Q |
| Manufacturer | GRUMMAN |
| Model | G-44A |
| Year Built | 1946 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 1441 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing multi engine |
| Category | Amphibian |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | LYCOMING |
| Engine Model | GO-435 |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 2 engines |
| Horsepower per Engine | 210 hp (157 kW) |
| Total Horsepower | 420 hp (313 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 131 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | RUTTER DAVID C |
| Street | 640 BERKSHIRE CT |
| City | DOWNERS GROVE |
| State | IL |
| Zip Code | 60516-4919 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | DuPage County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1969-06-17 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2017-06-07 |
| Last Action Date | 2023-01-22 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-06-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52275422 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A97B12 |