| Tail Number / N-Number | N86FP |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 172N |
| Year Built | 1978 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 17271406 |
| 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 | 0-320 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 180 hp (134 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 105 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | LLC |
| Owner Name | GATEWAY FLIGHT CENTER LLC |
| Street | 4876 FM 3084 |
| City | PORT LAVACA |
| State | TX |
| Zip Code | 77979-5230 |
| Region | Southwestern |
| County | Calhoun County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Restricted |
| Airworthiness Date | 1988-09-15 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2017-11-30 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-08-21 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-11-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52746411 |
| Mode S Code Hex | ABCD09 |