| Tail Number / N-Number | N1042G |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 172 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 36704 |
| 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) |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Average Cruising Speed | 105 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | PORTER DAVID G |
| Street | 3934 SE FAIRWAY W |
| City | STUART |
| State | FL |
| Zip Code | 34997-6042 |
| Region | Southern |
| County | Martin County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1958-03-05 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2015-02-03 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-12-20 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-02-29 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50013065 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A01635 |