| Tail Number / N-Number | N8683U |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 172F |
| Year Built | 1965 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 17252586 |
| 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 | 0-300 SER |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 145 hp (108 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 105 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | SALE REPORTED |
| Street | 2100 CONRAD RD |
| City | CHINOOK |
| State | MT |
| Zip Code | 59523-9233 |
| Region | Northwest Mountain |
| County | Blaine County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1965-05-01 |
| Last Action Date | 2023-01-22 |
| Status | Sale reported |
| Mode S Code | 52767543 |
| Mode S Code Hex | ABEF63 |