| Tail Number / N-Number | N5242E |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 180B |
| Year Built | 1959 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 50542 |
| 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 | O-470 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 230 hp (172 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 121 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | WEEKS CHARLES C |
| Street | 18 IVY LANE |
| City | SETAUKET |
| State | NY |
| Zip Code | 11733 |
| Region | Eastern |
| County | Suffolk County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1959-06-06 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1987-08-31 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-09-08 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-02-29 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51515155 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A69A6D |