| Tail Number / N-Number | N5642J |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 188A |
| Year Built | 1969 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 18800592 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 1 seat |
| 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 | 96 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Corporation |
| Owner Name | GREATER HOUSTON SOARING ASSOCIATION |
| Street | 22802 CESSNA RD |
| City | NEEDVILLE |
| State | TX |
| Zip Code | 77461-9498 |
| Region | Southwestern |
| County | Fort Bend County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Multiple |
| Airworthiness Date | 1969-12-16 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2023-01-30 |
| Last Action Date | 2023-01-30 |
| Expiration Date | 2030-01-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51634155 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A7386D |