| Tail Number / N-Number | N1090U |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 172M |
| Year Built | 1976 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 17266839 |
| 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) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 108 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Government |
| Owner Name | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY |
| Street | 3100 CLEBURNE ST |
| City | HOUSTON |
| State | TX |
| Zip Code | 77004-4501 |
| Region | Southwestern |
| County | Harris County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1976-03-01 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2020-02-27 |
| Last Action Date | 2023-01-22 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-02-28 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50024216 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A0288E |