| Tail Number / N-Number | N857SP |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 172S |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 172S8115 |
| 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 | LYCOMING |
| Engine Model | I0360 SER |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 180 hp (134 kW) |
| Type of Registrant | Government |
| Owner Name | SOUTHEASTERN OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY |
| Street | AVIATION SCIENCES INSTITUTE 425 W UNIVERSITY BLVD |
| City | DURANT |
| State | OK |
| Zip Code | 74701-3347 |
| Region | Southwestern |
| County | Bryan County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1999-03-01 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2019-06-10 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-01-13 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-06-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52741367 |
| Mode S Code Hex | ABC2F7 |