| Tail Number / N-Number | N7979X |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 172B |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 17248479 |
| 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) |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Average Cruising Speed | 105 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | KNUTSON WAYNE R |
| Street | PO BOX 308 |
| City | THOMPSON |
| State | ND |
| Zip Code | 58278-0308 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | Grand Forks County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2017-06-12 |
| Last Action Date | 2023-01-22 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-06-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52552657 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AAD5AF |