| Tail Number / N-Number | N738GB |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 172N |
| Year Built | 1977 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 17269957 |
| 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 | 0-320 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 180 hp (134 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 105 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | PLOTE RAYMOND E |
| Street | 10211 FRANK RD |
| City | LAKE IN THE HILLS |
| State | IL |
| Zip Code | 60156-9743 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | McHenry County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1978-01-19 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1990-12-22 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-10-06 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-01-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52364533 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A9E95B |