| Tail Number / N-Number | N3157N |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 120 |
| Year Built | 1947 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 13415 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | CONT MOTOR |
| Engine Model | C85 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 85 hp (63 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 90 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | RICH MELODY L TRUSTEE |
| Street | 1663 N 7TH ST |
| City | PORT HUENEME |
| State | CA |
| Zip Code | 93041-2415 |
| Region | Western-Pacific |
| County | Ventura County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2000-05-16 |
| Last Action Date | 2023-01-22 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-05-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50656276 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A35CBE |