| Tail Number / N-Number | N973BC |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 172R |
| Year Built | 1997 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 17280041 |
| 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 | I0360 SER A&C |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 200 hp (149 kW) |
| Type of Registrant | LLC |
| Owner Name | BATTLE CREEK FLYERS LLC |
| Street | 36 HIAWATHA DR |
| City | BATTLE CREEK |
| State | MI |
| Zip Code | 49015-3525 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | Calhoun County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1997-06-12 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2010-06-30 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-04-17 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-09-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 53307346 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AD8EE6 |