| Tail Number / N-Number | N8221X |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 172B |
| Year Built | 1961 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 17248721 |
| 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 | FRANKLIN |
| Engine Model | 6V 350 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 235 hp (175 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 105 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | SCOTT JOSEPH C |
| Street | 1809 4TH AVE N |
| City | GREAT FALLS |
| State | MT |
| Zip Code | 59401-2729 |
| Region | Northwest Mountain |
| County | Cascade County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1961-07-29 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2020-06-15 |
| Last Action Date | 2023-01-22 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-06-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52635332 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AB3ADA |