| Tail Number / N-Number | N242AV |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 172L |
| Year Built | 1972 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 17260470 |
| 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 | 0-320 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 180 hp (134 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 105 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | LLC |
| Owner Name | N242AV LLC |
| Street | 10600 HARRY J PARRISH BLVD STE 109 |
| City | MANASSAS |
| State | VA |
| Zip Code | 20110-7816 |
| Region | Eastern |
| County | Prince William County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1972-03-04 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2009-02-13 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-10-06 |
| Expiration Date | 2030-02-28 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50433601 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A23781 |