| Tail Number / N-Number | N736BY |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | R172K |
| Year Built | 1977 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | R1722408 |
| 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 | IO-360 SER |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 300 hp (224 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 76 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | HILL DWIGHT E |
| Street | 12410 HOPA CIR |
| City | ANCHORAGE |
| State | AK |
| Zip Code | 99515-3266 |
| Region | Alaskan |
| County | Anchorage Municipality |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1977-03-07 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1984-03-20 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-06-23 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-11-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52360605 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A9E185 |