| Tail Number / N-Number | N3257D |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 180 |
| Year Built | 1955 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 32055 |
| 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 | 121 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | LLC |
| Owner Name | HIGH DESERT AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY AND SURVEY LLC |
| Street | 1350 JET STREAM DR |
| City | HENDERSON |
| State | NV |
| Zip Code | 89077 |
| Region | Western-Pacific |
| County | Clark County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Multiple |
| Airworthiness Date | 1965-01-22 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2012-01-10 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-12-25 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-01-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50702064 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A38434 |