| Tail Number / N-Number | N51608 |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | R172E |
| Year Built | 1967 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | R1720255 |
| 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 | IO-360 SER |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 300 hp (224 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 108 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Government |
| Owner Name | COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY |
| Street | 90 AIRPORT RD CAPITAL CITY ARPT |
| City | FRANKFORT |
| State | KY |
| Zip Code | 40601 |
| Region | Central |
| County | Franklin County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1994-05-09 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1988-04-15 |
| Last Action Date | 2023-01-03 |
| Expiration Date | 2030-01-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51475062 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A67A32 |