| Tail Number / N-Number | N1216V |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | R172K |
| Year Built | 1976 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | R1722143 |
| 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 | CONT MOTOR |
| Engine Model | IO-360 SER |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 300 hp (224 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 76 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | HALL GARY M |
| Street | PO BOX 477 |
| City | WALLACE |
| State | NC |
| Zip Code | 28466-0477 |
| Region | Eastern |
| County | Duplin County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1976-11-30 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2011-05-26 |
| Last Action Date | 2023-01-22 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-05-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50055247 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A05AA7 |