| Tail Number / N-Number | N6872M |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 182P |
| Year Built | 1975 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 18263871 |
| 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 | 120 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Co-Ownership |
| Owner Name | SHOWALTER MARK W |
| Other Names |
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| Street | 1300 ALLA VISTA ST |
| City | RICHLAND |
| State | WA |
| Zip Code | 99352-7808 |
| Region | Northwest Mountain |
| County | Benton County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1975-05-05 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2014-05-14 |
| Last Action Date | 2023-01-22 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-05-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52217742 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A91FE2 |