| Tail Number / N-Number | N8463U |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 172F |
| Year Built | 1964 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 17252363 |
| 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 | DIXON STEVEN M |
| Street | 299 HWY 56 S |
| City | WAYNESBORO |
| State | GA |
| Zip Code | 30830 |
| Region | Southern |
| County | Burke County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1964-12-09 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2007-04-10 |
| Last Action Date | 2023-01-22 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-06-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52714367 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AB98F7 |