| Tail Number / N-Number | N597JC |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 180K |
| Year Built | 1979 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 18053054 |
| 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 | 114 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | CAIN JEFFREY B |
| Street | 10133 COUNTY ROAD 1001 |
| City | GODLEY |
| State | TX |
| Zip Code | 76044-3205 |
| Region | Southwestern |
| County | Johnson County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1979-11-30 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2005-04-18 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-10-26 |
| Expiration Date | 2030-03-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51734063 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A7B833 |