| Tail Number / N-Number | N5742M |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | T-310P |
| Year Built | 1968 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 310P0042 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing multi engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | CONT MOTOR |
| Engine Model | IO 520 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 2 engines |
| Horsepower per Engine | 285 hp (213 kW) |
| Total Horsepower | 570 hp (425 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 167 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Corporation |
| Owner Name | AMERICAN AERIAL SURVEY INC |
| Street | 7443 RANCHO MURIETA DR |
| City | RANCHO MURIETA |
| State | CA |
| Zip Code | 95683 |
| Region | Western-Pacific |
| County | Sacramento County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1968-12-12 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2020-11-02 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-11-02 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-11-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51657757 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A75FEF |