| Tail Number / N-Number | N780CP |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 182T |
| Year Built | 2006 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 18281780 |
| 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 | IO-540-AB1A5 |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 230 hp (172 kW) |
| Type of Registrant | Corporation |
| Owner Name | CIVIL AIR PATROL |
| Street | 105 S HANSELL ST BLDG 714 |
| City | MAXWELL AFB |
| State | AL |
| Zip Code | 36112-5937 |
| Region | Southern |
| County | Montgomery County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 2006-04-04 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2006-06-21 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-06-05 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-10-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52510306 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AA90C6 |