| Tail Number / N-Number | N743KS |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 180J |
| Year Built | 1976 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 18052710 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 6 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 | Individual |
| Owner Name | BARRETT BUFORD L |
| Street | 196 DEWDROP PL |
| City | BRISTOL |
| State | VA |
| Zip Code | 24201-3012 |
| Region | Eastern |
| County | Bristol city |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1976-05-13 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2016-02-12 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-11-18 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-02-28 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52377241 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A9FEA1 |