| Tail Number / N-Number | N821KS |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 172R |
| Year Built | 1999 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 17280519 |
| 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 | I0360 SER |
| 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 |
| City | SALINA |
| State | KS |
| Zip Code | 67401-8058 |
| Region | Central |
| County | Saline County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1999-01-19 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1999-03-17 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-06-22 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-11-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52632604 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AB3584 |