| Tail Number / N-Number | N787DA |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 182J |
| Year Built | 1966 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 18257284 |
| 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 | O-470 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 230 hp (172 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 119 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | MEADE GREGORY J |
| Street | 21890 J ST |
| City | SANTA MARGARITA |
| State | CA |
| Zip Code | 93453-8737 |
| Region | Western-Pacific |
| County | San Luis Obispo County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1966-06-07 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2017-10-31 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-06-22 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-10-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52525323 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AAAAD3 |