| Tail Number / N-Number | N856CP |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 172R |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 17280494 |
| 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) |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Type of Registrant | Government |
| Owner Name | BRIDGEWATER STATE UNIVERSITY |
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| Street | 1852 SHAWMUT AVE |
| City | NORTH DARTMOUTH |
| State | MA |
| Zip Code | 02747-1409 |
| Region | New England |
| County | Bristol County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2020-08-11 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-08-11 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-08-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52736742 |
| Mode S Code Hex | ABBDE2 |