| Tail Number / N-Number | N97873 |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 172P |
| Year Built | 1984 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 17276236 |
| 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 | 0-320 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 180 hp (134 kW) |
| Type of Registrant | Government |
| Owner Name | KENT STATE UNIVERSITY |
| Street | 4020 KENT RD |
| City | STOW |
| State | OH |
| Zip Code | 44224 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | Summit County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1984-09-05 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1990-10-25 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-05-05 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-08-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 53322306 |
| Mode S Code Hex | ADA4C6 |