| Tail Number / N-Number | N8541X |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | P172D |
| Year Built | 1962 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | P17257141 |
| 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 | HARTMAN MATTHEW F |
| Street | 451 PARKHILL DR |
| City | BILLINGS |
| State | MT |
| Zip Code | 59101-0662 |
| Region | Northwest Mountain |
| County | Yellowstone County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1962-10-11 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2020-05-05 |
| Last Action Date | 2023-01-22 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-05-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52734305 |
| Mode S Code Hex | ABB8C5 |