| Tail Number / N-Number | N8796 |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | AW |
| Year Built | 1929 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 181 |
| 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 | WARNER |
| Engine Model | SCARAB SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 125 hp (93 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 86 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Corporation |
| Owner Name | WESTERN ANTIQUE AEROPLANE & AUTOMOBILE MUSEUM |
| Street | 1600 AIR MUSEUM RD |
| City | HOOD RIVER |
| State | OR |
| Zip Code | 97031-9800 |
| Region | Northwest Mountain |
| County | Hood River County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2018-01-08 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-08-18 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-01-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 53015357 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AC1AEF |