| Tail Number / N-Number | N5480K |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 172P |
| Year Built | 1980 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 17274146 |
| 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 | Corporation |
| Owner Name | AMERICAN PATROLS INC |
| Street | 10306 SCR 1210 |
| City | MIDLAND |
| State | TX |
| Zip Code | 79706 |
| Region | Southwestern |
| County | Midland County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1980-08-13 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2021-04-23 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-04-23 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-04-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51574006 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A6F806 |