| Tail Number / N-Number | N488RA |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | R172K |
| Year Built | 1977 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | R1722539 |
| 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 | IO-360-K |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 195 hp (145 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 76 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | LLC |
| Owner Name | N736RY LLC |
| Street | 6309 JELLISON RD |
| City | BILLINGS |
| State | MT |
| Zip Code | 59101-9306 |
| Region | Northwest Mountain |
| County | Yellowstone County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 2022-02-28 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2022-01-24 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-01-24 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-01-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51403711 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A607C9 |