| Tail Number / N-Number | N9973T |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-38-112 |
| Year Built | 1978 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 38-78A0268 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | LYCOMING |
| Engine Model | 0-235 SERIES |
| Engine Type | 4 Cycle |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 115 hp (86 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 183 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | TAFTA JAMES C |
| Street | 23C HEATON ORCHARD RD |
| City | WEST KINGSTON |
| State | RI |
| Zip Code | 02892-1141 |
| Region | New England |
| County | Washington County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2005-04-04 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-10-20 |
| Expiration Date | 2030-03-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 53367567 |
| Mode S Code Hex | ADEF77 |