| Tail Number / N-Number | N279ME |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 172S |
| Year Built | 2000 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 172S8535 |
| 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 A&C |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 200 hp (149 kW) |
| Type of Registrant | Corporation |
| Owner Name | BANK OF UTAH TRUSTEE |
| Street | 50 SOUTH 200 EAST STE 110 |
| City | SALT LAKE CITY |
| State | UT |
| Zip Code | 84111 |
| Region | Northwest Mountain |
| County | Salt Lake County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 2000-08-09 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2017-12-28 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-10-02 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-12-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50544403 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A2C903 |