| Tail Number / N-Number | N4972Q |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | A185F |
| Year Built | 1978 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 18503591 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | CONT MOTOR |
| Engine Model | IO 520 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 285 hp (213 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 127 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | ADAMS DAVID G |
| Street | 12324 RIVER OAK POINT DR |
| City | KNOXVILLE |
| State | TN |
| Zip Code | 37922-6158 |
| Region | Central |
| County | Knox County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1978-04-01 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1987-05-26 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-08-18 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-09-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51426306 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A62CC6 |