| Tail Number / N-Number | N8879X |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 182D |
| Year Built | 1961 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 18253279 |
| 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 | O-470 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 230 hp (172 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 119 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | GABALDON HENRY D |
| Street | 2925 DAMACIO RD NW |
| City | ALBUQUERQUE |
| State | NM |
| Zip Code | 87104-2723 |
| Region | Southwestern |
| County | Bernalillo County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1961-03-25 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2022-12-28 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-12-28 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-12-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 53035577 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AC3B7F |