| Tail Number / N-Number | N542AD |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | R172E |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | R1720234 |
| 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 | Individual |
| Owner Name | JOHNSON THOMAS F |
| Street | 22610 W MORNING GLORY ST |
| City | BUCKEYE |
| State | AZ |
| Zip Code | 85326-2260 |
| Region | Western-Pacific |
| County | Maricopa County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1972-12-05 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2021-03-17 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-03-17 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-03-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51557536 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A6DF5E |