| Tail Number / N-Number | N35553 |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 172I |
| Year Built | 1968 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 17256830 |
| 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 | LYCOMING |
| Engine Model | 0-320 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 180 hp (134 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 105 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Government |
| Owner Name | REDSTONE ARSENAL FLYING ACTIVITY |
| Street | BLDG 4828 |
| City | REDSTONE ARSENAL |
| State | AL |
| Zip Code | 35898 |
| Region | Southern |
| County | Madison County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1968-05-06 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1998-04-22 |
| Last Action Date | 2023-01-22 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-01-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50775203 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A3FA83 |