| Tail Number / N-Number | N5042R |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 172M |
| Year Built | 1974 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 17263283 |
| 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 | 0-320 SERIES |
| 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 | LEMIEUX MICHAEL H |
| Street | 1 FIRST AVE |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip Code | 01844 |
| Region | New England |
| County | Essex County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1974-05-18 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2000-12-15 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-03-23 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-07-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51445572 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A64B7A |