| Tail Number / N-Number | N97883 |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 172P |
| Year Built | 1984 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 17276237 |
| 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 | RICK AVIATION INC |
| Street | 902 BLAND BLVD STE D |
| City | NEWPORT NEWS |
| State | VA |
| Zip Code | 23602-4506 |
| Region | Eastern |
| County | Newport News city |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1984-09-12 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2021-12-27 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-12-27 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-12-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 53322351 |
| Mode S Code Hex | ADA4E9 |