| Tail Number / N-Number | N2542U |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 172D |
| Year Built | 1963 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 17250142 |
| 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 | 0-300 SER |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 145 hp (108 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 105 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Co-Ownership |
| Owner Name | ELSHOLZ CHARLIE |
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| Street | 2855 WILCOX RANCH RD |
| City | RENO |
| State | NV |
| Zip Code | 89510 |
| Region | Western-Pacific |
| County | Washoe County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1963-02-22 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1988-10-14 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-05-17 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-10-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50464413 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A2690B |