| Tail Number / N-Number | N7840X |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 172B |
| Year Built | 1961 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 48340 |
| 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 | O&VO-360 SER |
| 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 | SHAW CHRISTOPHER S |
| Street | 738 MELINDA AVE |
| City | PORTERVILLE |
| State | CA |
| Zip Code | 93257-8890 |
| Region | Western-Pacific |
| County | Tulare County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1977-09-29 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2014-03-10 |
| Last Action Date | 2023-01-22 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-03-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52520720 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AAA1D0 |