| Tail Number / N-Number | N5811A |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 172 |
| Year Built | 1956 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 28411 |
| 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 | 0-300 SER |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 145 hp (108 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 105 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Partnership |
| Owner Name | HAYES GARETH E |
| Other Names |
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| Street | 5123 SUMMER ROSE LN |
| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip Code | 27703-9236 |
| Region | Eastern |
| County | Durham County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1956-02-27 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1990-12-27 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-08-21 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-01-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51676033 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A77C1B |