| Tail Number / N-Number | N5500B |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 182 |
| Year Built | 1956 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 33500 |
| 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 | O-470 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 230 hp (172 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 119 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | KAY JAMES L |
| Street | 22 WHARTON CT |
| City | IRVINE |
| State | CA |
| Zip Code | 92617-4108 |
| Region | Western-Pacific |
| County | Orange County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1956-06-28 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2020-06-15 |
| Last Action Date | 2023-01-22 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-06-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51600705 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A701C5 |