| Tail Number / N-Number | N818KS |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 172R |
| Year Built | 2000 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 17280913 |
| 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 | I0-360-B1E |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 180 hp (134 kW) |
| Type of Registrant | Government |
| Owner Name | KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY SALINA |
| Street | 2310 CENTENNIAL RD 202 COLLEGE CENTER |
| City | SALINA |
| State | KS |
| Zip Code | 67401 |
| Region | Central |
| County | Saline County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 2000-06-19 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2000-08-03 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-08-21 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-01-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52624006 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AB2806 |