| Tail Number / N-Number | N3972V |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 170 |
| Year Built | 1948 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 18291 |
| 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 | C145 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 145 hp (108 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 105 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | SHOCKEY DUANE L |
| Street | 8282 KAPLAN DR |
| City | SAN DIEGO |
| State | CA |
| Zip Code | 92123 |
| Region | Western-Pacific |
| County | San Diego County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1956-05-18 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1976-04-21 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-08-11 |
| Expiration Date | 2030-01-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51117574 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A49F7C |