| Tail Number / N-Number | N7873N |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | R172E |
| Year Built | 1967 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | R172-0264 |
| 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 | IO-360 SER |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 300 hp (224 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 108 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Government |
| Owner Name | UNITED STATES AIR FORCE |
| Other Names |
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| Street | 3400 CLARK AVE HANGAR 333 |
| City | KIRTLAND AFB |
| State | NM |
| Zip Code | 87117-0001 |
| Region | Southwestern |
| County | Bernalillo County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1967-11-03 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2014-01-31 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-10-05 |
| Expiration Date | 2030-01-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52526525 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AAAD55 |