| Tail Number / N-Number | N9540L |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 172P |
| Year Built | 1986 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 17276574 |
| 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 | 0-320 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 180 hp (134 kW) |
| Type of Registrant | Corporation |
| Owner Name | CIVIL AIR PATROL INC |
| Street | 105 SOUTH HANSELL ST |
| City | MAXWELL AFB |
| State | AL |
| Zip Code | 36112-6332 |
| Region | Southern |
| County | Montgomery County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1986-02-19 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1987-08-18 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-03-16 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-01-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 53242746 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AD45E6 |