| Tail Number / N-Number | N138ME |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 172S |
| Year Built | 2000 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 172S8422 |
| 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 | O&VO-360 SER |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 180 hp (134 kW) |
| Type of Registrant | LLC |
| Owner Name | A&R AERO LLC |
| Street | 455 ALLAIRE CIR |
| City | SACRAMENTO |
| State | CA |
| Zip Code | 95835-2436 |
| Region | Western-Pacific |
| County | Sacramento County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 2000-04-20 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2019-01-30 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-08-11 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-01-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50115001 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A09A01 |