| Tail Number / N-Number | N242EM |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 182P |
| Year Built | 1974 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 18263224 |
| 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 | 120 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Corporation |
| Owner Name | DAY GRAIN CO INC |
| Street | 16109 W INDIAN RD |
| City | BRAMAN |
| State | OK |
| Zip Code | 74632-9217 |
| Region | Southwestern |
| County | Kay County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1974-08-13 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2015-03-18 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-11-02 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-03-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50433735 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A237DD |