| Tail Number / N-Number | N577SP |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 172S |
| Year Built | 2000 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 172S8503 |
| 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 | I0360 SER |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 180 hp (134 kW) |
| Type of Registrant | Government |
| Owner Name | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE |
| Street | 3801 CAMPUS DR |
| City | WACO |
| State | TX |
| Zip Code | 76705-1607 |
| Region | Southwestern |
| County | McLennan County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 2000-06-29 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2016-07-25 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-03-01 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-07-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51665010 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A76A08 |