| Tail Number / N-Number | N1256U |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 172M |
| Year Built | 1976 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 17266951 |
| 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 | AMA/EXPR |
| Engine Model | UNKNOWN ENG |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Average Cruising Speed | 108 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | LLC |
| Owner Name | INVERTED AVIATION LLC |
| Street | 913 DANCING HORSE DR |
| City | COLORADO SPRINGS |
| State | CO |
| Zip Code | 80919-3905 |
| Region | Northwest Mountain |
| County | El Paso County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1976-04-01 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2018-01-12 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-03-11 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-01-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50064602 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A06982 |