| Tail Number / N-Number | N5863B |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 182A |
| Year Built | 1956 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 33863 |
| 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 | O-470 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 230 hp (172 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 119 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | BALES CHARLES F |
| Street | 2304 NORWIC PL |
| City | ALTADENA |
| State | CA |
| Zip Code | 91001-2567 |
| Region | Western-Pacific |
| County | Los Angeles County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1956-12-13 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2013-10-23 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-08-31 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-10-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51707365 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A78EF5 |