| Tail Number / N-Number | N8172A |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 170B |
| Year Built | 1952 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 25024 |
| 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 | C145 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 145 hp (108 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 105 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | BALDWIN WILLAM G |
| Street | 56031 N VULTURE MINE RD |
| City | WICKENBURG |
| State | AZ |
| Zip Code | 85390-4205 |
| Region | Western-Pacific |
| County | Maricopa County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1956-03-14 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2017-08-17 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-08-21 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-08-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52622774 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AB25FC |