| Tail Number / N-Number | N280JA |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 172S |
| Year Built | 2000 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 172S8620 |
| 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) |
| Type of Registrant | Partnership |
| Owner Name | FLYING TIGERS FLIGHT SCHOOL LTD |
| Street | 12711 BLUME AVE |
| City | HOUSTON |
| State | TX |
| Zip Code | 77034-5632 |
| Region | Southwestern |
| County | Harris County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 2000-10-24 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2013-02-22 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-09-26 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-02-28 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50547304 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A2CEC4 |