| Tail Number / N-Number | N8973F |
| Manufacturer | HUGHES |
| Model | 269C |
| Year Built | 1973 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 430195 |
| Aircraft Type | Rotorcraft |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | LYCOMING |
| Engine Model | I0360 SER |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 180 hp (134 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 64 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Corporation |
| Owner Name | AVELAN ENTERPRISES INC |
| Street | C/O CHARLES GLASSCOCK PO BOX 16 |
| City | ELM GROVE |
| State | LA |
| Zip Code | 71051-0016 |
| Region | Southwestern |
| County | Bossier Parish |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Restricted |
| Airworthiness Date | 1975-10-17 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2013-02-14 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-12-19 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-02-28 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 53061034 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AC621C |