| Tail Number / N-Number | N16VV |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | R172E |
| Year Built | 1967 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | R1720058 |
| 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 | CONT MOTOR |
| Engine Model | IO-360 SER |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 300 hp (224 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 108 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | LAUGHLIN R C JR |
| Street | 201 W HOSACK ST |
| City | BOERNE |
| State | TX |
| Zip Code | 78006-2517 |
| Region | Southwestern |
| County | Kendall County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1977-02-03 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2019-08-12 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-07-12 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-08-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50170504 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A0F144 |