| Tail Number / N-Number | N42678 |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 182L |
| Year Built | 1968 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 18259135 |
| 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 | MEROW MICHAEL C |
| Street | N8316 COUNTY ROAD D |
| City | ALGOMA |
| State | WI |
| Zip Code | 54201-9573 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | Kewaunee County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1968-06-25 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1999-06-10 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-03-19 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-08-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51212527 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A51557 |