| Tail Number / N-Number | N871CP |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 172R |
| Year Built | 1999 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 17280687 |
| 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 | REDSTONE ARSENAL FLYING ACTIVITY |
| Street | BUILDING 4828 |
| City | REDSTONE |
| State | AL |
| Zip Code | 35898 |
| Region | Southern |
| County | Madison County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1999-03-10 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2008-10-16 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-02-17 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-07-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52775115 |
| Mode S Code Hex | ABFA4D |