| Tail Number / N-Number | N9798T |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 172A |
| Year Built | 1960 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 47598 |
| 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 | 0-300 SER |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 145 hp (108 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 105 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | WARD JACOB D |
| Street | 19341 APACHE ST |
| City | TEHACHAPI |
| State | CA |
| Zip Code | 93561-6385 |
| Region | Western-Pacific |
| County | Kern County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1960-06-04 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2019-06-19 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-01-17 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-06-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 53324226 |
| Mode S Code Hex | ADA896 |