| Tail Number / N-Number | N1710C |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 180 |
| Year Built | 1953 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 30410 |
| 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 | O-470 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 230 hp (172 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 121 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | SMITH PETER R |
| Street | 4390 LIME KILN RD |
| City | LEWISTOWN |
| State | MT |
| Zip Code | 59457-8036 |
| Region | Northwest Mountain |
| County | Fergus County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1956-07-02 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2005-05-25 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-07-01 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-10-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50217477 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A11F3F |