| Tail Number / N-Number | N17NJ |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 172P |
| Year Built | 1981 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 17274527 |
| 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 | Corporation |
| Owner Name | CIVIL AIR PATROL INC |
| Street | 105 S HANSELL ST |
| City | MAXWELL AFB |
| State | AL |
| Zip Code | 36112-5937 |
| Region | Southern |
| County | Montgomery County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 2002-08-28 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1987-01-29 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-11-10 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-04-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50214011 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A11809 |