| Tail Number / N-Number | N42968 |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 180J |
| Year Built | 1973 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 18052390 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 6 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 | 120 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | JELINEK SPENCER T |
| Street | 1747 RUE DE TRUST |
| City | ERIE |
| State | CO |
| Zip Code | 80516-9027 |
| Region | Northwest Mountain |
| County | Weld County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1973-12-03 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2008-10-21 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-04-21 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-08-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51220131 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A52059 |