| Tail Number / N-Number | N5842T |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 185C |
| Year Built | 1964 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 185-0742 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single 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 | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 285 hp (213 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 125 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | LLC |
| Owner Name | ARAPAHO AIR LLC |
| Street | 14246 STATE HIGHWAY 160 |
| City | WALNUT GROVE |
| State | CA |
| Zip Code | 95690-9741 |
| Region | Western-Pacific |
| County | Sacramento County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1964-04-28 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2012-02-24 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-12-22 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-02-29 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51703564 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A78774 |