| Tail Number / N-Number | N3257Y |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 182E |
| Year Built | 1962 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 18254257 |
| 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 | GILBERT DONALD L JR |
| Street | 425 SETTLER RD |
| City | LIGONIER |
| State | PA |
| Zip Code | 15658-2268 |
| Region | Eastern |
| County | Westmoreland County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1962-06-18 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2020-05-01 |
| Last Action Date | 2023-01-22 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-05-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50702107 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A38447 |