| Tail Number / N-Number | N8873B |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 172 |
| Year Built | 1958 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 36573 |
| 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 | 0-300 SER |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 145 hp (108 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 105 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Co-Ownership |
| Owner Name | BAUM BENJAMIN M |
| Other Names |
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| Street | 755 200TH AVE |
| City | MAGNOLIA |
| State | MN |
| Zip Code | 56158-4042 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | Rock County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1958-01-10 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2020-01-28 |
| Last Action Date | 2023-01-22 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-01-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 53035231 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AC3A99 |