| Tail Number / N-Number | N7689G |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 172L |
| Year Built | 1970 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 17259389 |
| 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 | MERRIHEW JERRY R |
| Street | 81837 MERRIHEW LN |
| City | ASHBY |
| State | NE |
| Zip Code | 69333-8809 |
| Region | Central |
| County | Grant County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1970-09-18 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2013-02-27 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-10-19 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-02-28 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52461332 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AA62DA |