| Tail Number / N-Number | N388TC |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 172 |
| Year Built | 1956 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 29601 |
| 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 | FRANKLIN |
| Engine Model | 6ACT298 SER |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 130 hp (97 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 105 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | DOPSON JOEL A |
| Street | 8282 GEORGETOWN BAY DR |
| City | OOLTEWAH |
| State | TN |
| Zip Code | 37363-9579 |
| Region | Central |
| County | Hamilton County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1956-11-30 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2018-09-12 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-06-04 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-09-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51075256 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A47AAE |