| Tail Number / N-Number | N2397X |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 182H |
| Year Built | 1965 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 18256297 |
| 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 | 119 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | HODGE R W |
| Street | 7105 OAK TER |
| City | PEWEE VALLEY |
| State | KY |
| Zip Code | 40056-9069 |
| Region | Central |
| County | Oldham County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1965-04-24 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1993-02-26 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-02-17 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-07-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50426522 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A22D52 |