| Tail Number / N-Number | N7742T |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 172A |
| Year Built | 1960 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 47342 |
| 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 | 0-300 SER |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 145 hp (108 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 105 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | LEITCH KEITH L |
| Street | 12037 COUNTY 95 |
| City | LAPORTE |
| State | MN |
| Zip Code | 56461-4415 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | Hubbard County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1960-03-01 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1989-05-04 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-08-18 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-09-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52475223 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AA7A93 |