| Tail Number / N-Number | N983JA |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 172S |
| Year Built | 2007 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 172S10556 |
| 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-360-L2A |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 180 hp (134 kW) |
| Type of Registrant | LLC |
| Owner Name | GULF COAST AVIATION LLC |
| Street | PO BOX 24639 |
| City | NEW ORLEANS |
| State | LA |
| Zip Code | 70184-4639 |
| Region | Southwestern |
| County | Orleans Parish |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 2007-07-16 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2022-08-25 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-09-21 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-08-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 53333422 |
| Mode S Code Hex | ADB712 |