| Tail Number / N-Number | N897SM |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 182T |
| Year Built | 2011 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 18282309 |
| 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 | IO-540-AB1A5 |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 230 hp (172 kW) |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | RICE JEFFREY SCOTT |
| Street | 2400 VALDOSTA DR |
| City | TURLOCK |
| State | CA |
| Zip Code | 95382-8129 |
| Region | Western-Pacific |
| County | Stanislaus County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 2011-11-01 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2020-02-26 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-09-14 |
| Expiration Date | 2030-02-28 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 53060361 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AC60F1 |