| Tail Number / N-Number | N42980 |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 182L |
| Year Built | 1968 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 18259274 |
| 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 | FRIDAY DALE C |
| Street | 327 36TH AVE |
| City | SANTA CRUZ |
| State | CA |
| Zip Code | 95062-5516 |
| Region | Western-Pacific |
| County | Santa Cruz County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1968-09-06 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2018-01-03 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-09-14 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-01-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51220227 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A52097 |