| Tail Number / N-Number | N8979Z |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 310G |
| Year Built | 1962 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 310G0079 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing multi engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | CONT MOTOR |
| Engine Model | I0-470 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 2 engines |
| Horsepower per Engine | 260 hp (194 kW) |
| Total Horsepower | 520 hp (388 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 167 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | KIMBREL MICHAEL G |
| Street | 1333 GARRRARD CK RD |
| City | OAKVILLE |
| State | WA |
| Zip Code | 98568 |
| Region | Northwest Mountain |
| County | Grays Harbor County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1962-04-02 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1990-03-23 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-10-03 |
| Expiration Date | 2030-01-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 53061400 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AC6300 |