| Tail Number / N-Number | N3648U |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 182F |
| Year Built | 1963 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 18255048 |
| 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 | LLC |
| Owner Name | MERLIN AVIATION LLC |
| Street | 1867 WILLIAMS HIGHWAY #270 |
| City | GRANTS PASS |
| State | OR |
| Zip Code | 97527 |
| Region | Northwest Mountain |
| County | Josephine County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1963-09-20 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2019-08-19 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-03-27 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-08-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51017253 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A41EAB |