| Tail Number / N-Number | N8540X |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | P172D |
| Year Built | 1963 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | P17257140 |
| 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 | REGISTRATION PENDING |
| Street | 5533 WHIRLWIND CIR |
| City | PRESCOTT |
| State | AZ |
| Zip Code | 86305-3812 |
| Region | Western-Pacific |
| County | Yavapai County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1970-02-26 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-10-08 |
| Status | Registration pending |
| Mode S Code | 52734242 |
| Mode S Code Hex | ABB8A2 |