| Tail Number / N-Number | N143F |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 305A |
| Year Built | 1953 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 23488 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | CONT MOTOR |
| Engine Model | O-470 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 230 hp (172 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 99 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | CARLTON JOHN B |
| Street | 501 ARROWOOD ST SE |
| City | LENOIR |
| State | NC |
| Zip Code | 28645-8202 |
| Region | Eastern |
| County | Caldwell County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1972-09-11 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1997-10-06 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-08-24 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-09-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50127122 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A0AE52 |