| Tail Number / N-Number | N3438U |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 182F |
| Year Built | 1963 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 18254838 |
| 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 | GRAU GARY WAYNE JR |
| Street | 16310 ANTIQUE AERO LN SE |
| City | YELM |
| State | WA |
| Zip Code | 98597-9157 |
| Region | Northwest Mountain |
| County | Thurston County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1963-05-10 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2016-11-04 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-07-11 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-11-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50745766 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A3CBF6 |