| Tail Number / N-Number | N42974 |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 182L |
| Year Built | 1968 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 18259272 |
| 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 | GHEEN WESLEY A |
| Street | 2016 SUN DR |
| City | ROCKWALL |
| State | TX |
| Zip Code | 75032-7559 |
| Region | Southwestern |
| County | Rockwall County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Multiple |
| Airworthiness Date | 1978-10-31 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2021-11-09 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-11-09 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-11-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51220170 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A52078 |