| Tail Number / N-Number | N242CP |
| Manufacturer | MOONEY |
| Model | M20J |
| Year Built | 1978 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 24-0715 |
| 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 | I0360 SER |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 180 hp (134 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 126 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Co-Ownership |
| Owner Name | BESTE ROBERT K |
| Other Names |
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| Street | 39772 444TH ST |
| City | SAUK CENTRE |
| State | MN |
| Zip Code | 56378-4865 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | Stearns County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1978-09-20 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2010-11-04 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-06-23 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-11-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50433655 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A237AD |