| Tail Number / N-Number | N42053 |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 182L |
| Year Built | 1968 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 18258832 |
| 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 | Individual |
| Owner Name | JEWETT CLINTON BAXTER TRUSTEE |
| Street | 1138 CLAY ST |
| City | COLUSA |
| State | CA |
| Zip Code | 95932-2127 |
| Region | Western-Pacific |
| County | Colusa County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1968-02-09 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2022-08-08 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-08-08 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-08-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51177302 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A4FEC2 |