| Tail Number / N-Number | N5253R |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 172M |
| Year Built | 1974 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 17263467 |
| 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 | WILK ALAN |
| Street | 1923 76TH ST APT 1 |
| City | EAST ELMHURST |
| State | NY |
| Zip Code | 11370-1399 |
| Region | Eastern |
| County | Queens County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1974-07-11 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2022-08-06 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-08-06 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-08-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51517122 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A69E52 |