| Tail Number / N-Number | N5342Q |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 172R |
| Year Built | 2003 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 17281153 |
| 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 | IO-360-L2A |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 180 hp (134 kW) |
| Type of Registrant | Government |
| Owner Name | BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY |
| Street | TEC SIU AVIATION MANAGEMENT & FLT 545 N AIRPORT RD |
| City | MURPHYSBORO |
| State | IL |
| Zip Code | 62966-6291 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | Jackson County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 2003-03-19 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2003-04-03 |
| Last Action Date | 2023-01-22 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-06-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51540766 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A6C1F6 |
Deregistered Aircraft 1 of 1. This aircraft was previously assigned the N-number N5342Q.
| Tail Number / N-Number | N5342Q |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 150L |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 15073242 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Average Cruising Speed | 90 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Corporation |
| Owner Name | GOLDEN EMPIRE AVIATION INC |
| Street | PO BOX M |
| City | GRASS VALLEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip Code | 95945 |
| Region | Western-Pacific |
| County | Jackson County |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1976-01-08 |
| Last Status | Valid Registration |
| Cancellation Date | 1981-02-20 |