| Tail Number / N-Number | N5055A |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 172 |
| Year Built | 1955 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 28055 |
| 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 | Individual |
| Owner Name | HARDYS THOMAS W |
| Street | 5279 W PONTIAC DR |
| City | GLENDALE |
| State | AZ |
| Zip Code | 85308-9196 |
| Region | Western-Pacific |
| County | Maricopa County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1955-11-26 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2020-03-17 |
| Last Action Date | 2023-01-22 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-03-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51447613 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A64F8B |