| Tail Number / N-Number | N2981Y |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 182E |
| Year Built | 1962 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 18253981 |
| 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 | 119 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | GARDNER RICHARD D |
| Street | 17249 PLEASANT RIDGE RD |
| City | LAWRENCEVILLE |
| State | IL |
| Zip Code | 62439-4448 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | Lawrence County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1962-03-14 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1990-03-06 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-07-15 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-10-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50612704 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A315C4 |