| Tail Number / N-Number | N97863 |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 182Q |
| Year Built | 1979 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 18267229 |
| 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 | 112 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | SMITH DONALD R |
| Street | 7785 US HIGHWAY 411 N |
| City | CENTRE |
| State | AL |
| Zip Code | 35960-5139 |
| Region | Southern |
| County | Cherokee County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1979-08-30 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2015-07-16 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-03-16 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-07-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 53322243 |
| Mode S Code Hex | ADA4A3 |