| Tail Number / N-Number | N71242 |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 182M |
| Year Built | 1969 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 18259548 |
| 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 | LLC |
| Owner Name | TRI-AIR LLC |
| Street | 1410 HIGHWAY 139 N |
| City | MONETTE |
| State | AR |
| Zip Code | 72447-9148 |
| Region | Southwestern |
| County | Craighead County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2016-09-07 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-07-18 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-09-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52303172 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A9867A |