| Tail Number / N-Number | N5042N |
| Manufacturer | BELLANCA |
| Model | 8GCBC |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 299-79 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | LYCOMING |
| Engine Model | O&VO-360 SER |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 180 hp (134 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 101 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | BATES HOBART C |
| Street | 2588 N PARKER RD |
| City | DEXTER |
| State | MI |
| Zip Code | 48130-9720 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | Washtenaw County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1979-03-29 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2018-09-15 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-04-12 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-09-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51445567 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A64B77 |