| Tail Number / N-Number | N426CP |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 172S |
| Year Built | 2001 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 172S8688 |
| 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 | I0360 SER |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 180 hp (134 kW) |
| Type of Registrant | Corporation |
| Owner Name | CIVIL AIR PATROL |
| Street | 105 S HANSELL ST BLDG 714 |
| City | MONTGOMERY |
| State | AL |
| Zip Code | 36112-5937 |
| Region | Southern |
| County | Montgomery County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 2001-01-19 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2019-09-18 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-10-01 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-09-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51211051 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A51229 |