| Tail Number / N-Number | N8973P |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-24-260 |
| Year Built | 1966 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 24-4430 |
| 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 | LYCOMING |
| Engine Model | TI0-540 SER |
| Engine Type | Turbo-prop |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 310 hp (231 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 135 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | WHEDBEE ALEXANDER C |
| Street | 2317 BELLA LUNA CIR |
| City | LAKELAND |
| State | FL |
| Zip Code | 33810-2850 |
| Region | Southern |
| County | Polk County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2022-09-16 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-09-16 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-09-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 53061044 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AC6224 |