| Tail Number / N-Number | N156KC |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | A185F |
| Year Built | 1978 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 18503621 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | CONT MOTOR |
| Engine Model | IO 520 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 285 hp (213 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 127 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | CARLE KENNETH F III |
| Street | 45 WHITE PINE RD |
| City | HERMON |
| State | ME |
| Zip Code | 04401 |
| Region | New England |
| County | Penobscot County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1978-06-13 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2014-03-10 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-11-07 |
| Expiration Date | 2030-03-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50160535 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A0E15D |