| Tail Number / N-Number | N3983S |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 172E |
| Year Built | 1964 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 17251183 |
| 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 | O&VO-360 SER |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 180 hp (134 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 105 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | PATTERSON RICHARD A |
| Street | 532 MILAM RD |
| City | CLINTON |
| State | SC |
| Zip Code | 29325-6323 |
| Region | Southern |
| County | Laurens County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1964-01-23 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2009-08-07 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-01-10 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-01-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51121523 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A4A353 |