| Tail Number / N-Number | N253DF |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 180J |
| Year Built | 1976 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 18052686 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 6 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 | Individual |
| Owner Name | FORT GREG R |
| Street | 516 SW 138TH ST |
| City | BURIEN |
| State | WA |
| Zip Code | 98166-1352 |
| Region | Northwest Mountain |
| County | King County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1976-03-30 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2003-03-19 |
| Last Action Date | 2023-01-14 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-12-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50461364 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A262F4 |