| Tail Number / N-Number | N4979R |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 172H |
| Year Built | 1967 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 17256333 |
| 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 | 0-300 SER |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 145 hp (108 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 105 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Government |
| Owner Name | UNITED STATES AIR FORCE |
| Street | PO BOX 13234 |
| City | OFFUTT AFB |
| State | NE |
| Zip Code | 68113-0234 |
| Region | Central |
| County | Sarpy County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1967-06-26 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1967-07-14 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-07-16 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-12-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51426674 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A62DBC |