| Tail Number / N-Number | N596CS |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 172R |
| Year Built | 1997 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 17280050 |
| 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 A&C |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 200 hp (149 kW) |
| Type of Registrant | LLC |
| Owner Name | VAN ANDA AVIATION LLC |
| Street | 4149 ROCK HILL LOOP |
| City | APOPKA |
| State | FL |
| Zip Code | 32712-4796 |
| Region | Southern |
| County | Orange County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1997-06-03 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2021-08-11 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-08-11 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-08-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51731764 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A7B3F4 |