| Tail Number / N-Number | N496HM |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 172M |
| Year Built | 1976 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 17267496 |
| 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 | 0-360-A1D |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 180 hp (134 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 108 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | GAMBLE TIMOTHY ALAN |
| Street | PO BOX 1449 |
| City | SEWARD |
| State | AK |
| Zip Code | 99664-1449 |
| Region | Alaskan |
| County | Kenai Peninsula Borough |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1997-06-13 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2017-03-13 |
| Last Action Date | 2023-01-22 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-03-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51423435 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A6271D |