| Tail Number / N-Number | N8520X |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | P172D |
| Year Built | 1962 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | P17257120 |
| 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 | GO-300 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 175 hp (131 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 108 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | ADAMS ALAN RAY |
| Street | PO BOX 1041 |
| City | ANDREWS |
| State | TX |
| Zip Code | 79714-1041 |
| Region | Southwestern |
| County | Andrews County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1962-10-08 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2010-07-07 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-06-11 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-11-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52730464 |
| Mode S Code Hex | ABB134 |