| Tail Number / N-Number | N486ER |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 172R |
| Year Built | 1998 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 17280672 |
| 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 A&C |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 200 hp (149 kW) |
| Type of Registrant | Corporation |
| Owner Name | UW FLYING CLUB INC |
| Street | PO BOX 525 |
| City | SUN PRAIRIE |
| State | WI |
| Zip Code | 53590-0525 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | Dane County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1998-09-28 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2005-01-10 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-02-25 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-07-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51377527 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A5FF57 |