| Tail Number / N-Number | N8438U |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 172F |
| Year Built | 1964 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 17252338 |
| 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 | POMELLA LOGAN L |
| Street | PO BOX 447 |
| City | SHARON SPRINGS |
| State | NY |
| Zip Code | 13459-0447 |
| Region | Eastern |
| County | Schoharie County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1964-11-25 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1975-01-30 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-08-30 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-08-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52707201 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AB8E81 |