| Tail Number / N-Number | N118KS |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 172R |
| Year Built | 1999 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 17280822 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 44224-4200 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | Summit County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1999-12-23 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2000-02-14 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-03-08 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-07-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50045335 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A04ADD |