| Tail Number / N-Number | N3972G |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | U206C |
| Year Built | 1967 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | U206-0972 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | CONT MOTOR |
| Engine Model | IO 520 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 285 hp (213 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 132 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Government |
| Owner Name | COUNTY OF MERCED SHERIFF'S DEPT |
| Street | 2222 M ST |
| City | MERCED |
| State | CA |
| Zip Code | 95340-3729 |
| Region | Western-Pacific |
| County | Merced County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2003-11-03 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-06-10 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-11-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51117557 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A49F6F |