| Tail Number / N-Number | N3256U |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 182F |
| Year Built | 1963 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 18254656 |
| 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 | PLAXCO WILLIAM L |
| Street | 201 WEST HILLCREST DR |
| City | GREENVILLE |
| State | SC |
| Zip Code | 29609 |
| Region | Southern |
| County | Greenville County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1967-02-15 |
| Last Action Date | 1977-05-07 |
| Status | Certificate of Registration has been revoked |
| Mode S Code | 50702040 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A38420 |