| Tail Number / N-Number | N98395 |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 172P |
| Year Built | 1985 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 17276285 |
| 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-320 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 150 hp (112 kW) |
| Type of Registrant | Government |
| Owner Name | SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY DBA |
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| Street | C/O TEC SIU AVN MGMT AND FLIGHT 545 N AIRPORT RD |
| City | MURPHYSBORO |
| State | IL |
| Zip Code | 62966-6291 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | Jackson County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1984-11-07 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1991-03-15 |
| Last Action Date | 2023-01-22 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-06-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 53334772 |
| Mode S Code Hex | ADB9FA |