| Tail Number / N-Number | N196R |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 310 |
| Year Built | 1955 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 35049 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing multi engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 5 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 | 2 engines |
| Horsepower per Engine | 230 hp (172 kW) |
| Total Horsepower | 460 hp (343 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 167 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | LUNSFORD JOEL T |
| Street | 915 RICHARDSON DR |
| City | JASPER |
| State | TX |
| Zip Code | 75951-2809 |
| Region | Southwestern |
| County | Jasper County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1956-04-20 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2017-12-05 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-11-10 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-12-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50277754 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A17FEC |