| Tail Number / N-Number | N3031U |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 172E |
| Year Built | 1963 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 17250631 |
| 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 | O&VO-360 SER |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 180 hp (134 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 105 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | SANDSTROM DAVID E |
| Street | 1006 W 72ND AVE |
| City | ANCHORAGE |
| State | AK |
| Zip Code | 99518-2132 |
| Region | Alaskan |
| County | Anchorage Municipality |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1976-11-22 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2019-10-08 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-05-24 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-10-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50626405 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A32D05 |