| Tail Number / N-Number | N501ER |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 172S |
| Year Built | 2001 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 172S8947 |
| 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 |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 180 hp (134 kW) |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | SANDERS DAVID D |
| Street | 1535 MOORE RD |
| City | ALVIN |
| State | TX |
| Zip Code | 77511-8891 |
| Region | Southwestern |
| County | Brazoria County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 2001-09-25 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2014-12-15 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-08-12 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-12-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51437033 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A63E1B |