| Tail Number / N-Number | N3165U |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 182F |
| Year Built | 1963 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 18254565 |
| 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 | METZ MARTIN A |
| Street | 907 W CAMPO BELLO DR |
| City | PHOENIX |
| State | AZ |
| Zip Code | 85023-2627 |
| Region | Western-Pacific |
| County | Maricopa County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1963-02-09 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1999-09-02 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-11-15 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-04-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50660065 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A36035 |