| Tail Number / N-Number | N8317X |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 172C |
| Year Built | 1961 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 17248817 |
| 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 | 0-300 SER |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 145 hp (108 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 105 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | REGISTRATION PENDING |
| Street | 160 CATAWBA AIR RD |
| City | MOORESVILLE |
| State | NC |
| Zip Code | 28117-9462 |
| Region | Eastern |
| County | Iredell County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1961-11-24 |
| Last Action Date | 2023-01-16 |
| Status | Registration pending |
| Mode S Code | 52657564 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AB5F74 |