| Tail Number / N-Number | N8557X |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | P172D |
| Year Built | 1962 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | P17257157 |
| 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 | CHAUHAN JAY S |
| Street | PO BOX 5908 |
| City | OAKLAND |
| State | CA |
| Zip Code | 94605-0908 |
| Region | Western-Pacific |
| County | Alameda County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1962-12-10 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2001-08-21 |
| Last Action Date | 2023-01-04 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-02-29 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52736516 |
| Mode S Code Hex | ABBD4E |