| Tail Number / N-Number | N236NY |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 172N |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 17268975 |
| 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) |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Average Cruising Speed | 105 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Corporation |
| Owner Name | CIVIL AIR PATROL INC |
| Street | 105 S HANSELL ST |
| City | MAXWELL AFB |
| State | AL |
| Zip Code | 36112-6332 |
| Region | Southern |
| County | Montgomery County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1977-04-08 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1977-07-07 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-07-23 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-12-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50420015 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A2200D |