| Tail Number / N-Number | N50SU |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 172R |
| Year Built | 1998 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 17280440 |
| 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 | Government |
| Owner Name | OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY |
| Street | 2160 WEST CASE RD |
| City | COLUMBUS |
| State | OH |
| Zip Code | 43235-2539 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | Franklin County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1998-04-02 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2008-09-24 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-03-10 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-05-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51434472 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A6393A |