| Tail Number / N-Number | N12871 |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 172M |
| Year Built | 1973 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 17262330 |
| 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 | Corporation |
| Owner Name | BEMIDJI AVIATION SERVICES INC |
| Street | 4125 HANGAR DR NW |
| City | BEMIDJI |
| State | MN |
| Zip Code | 56601-6243 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | Beltrami County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1973-10-11 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1985-04-23 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-08-31 |
| Expiration Date | 2030-01-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50072321 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A074D1 |