| Tail Number / N-Number | N3497S |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 182H |
| Year Built | 1964 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 18255897 |
| 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 | HENRY BRUCE N |
| Street | 87 ROAD 5117 |
| City | BLOOMFIELD |
| State | NM |
| Zip Code | 87413-9706 |
| Region | Southwestern |
| County | San Juan County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1964-12-24 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2008-10-10 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-02-17 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-07-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50761033 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A3E21B |