| Tail Number / N-Number | N5542C |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 170A |
| Year Built | 1950 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 19818 |
| 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 | C145 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 145 hp (108 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 105 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | PATTERSON PHILLIP L |
| Street | 1933 RIVER SOUND DR |
| City | KNOXVILLE |
| State | TN |
| Zip Code | 37922-5660 |
| Region | Central |
| County | Knox County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1956-03-09 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1974-05-18 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-12-28 |
| Expiration Date | 2030-04-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51610350 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A710E8 |