| Tail Number / N-Number | N53182 |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 172P |
| Year Built | 1981 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 17274697 |
| 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) |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | WARDLAW JAMES C |
| Street | 6009 PRINCESS JEANNE AVE NE |
| City | ALBUQUERQUE |
| State | NM |
| Zip Code | 87110-5920 |
| Region | Southwestern |
| County | Bernalillo County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1981-02-19 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2016-08-22 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-08-22 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-08-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51533657 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A6B7AF |