| Tail Number / N-Number | N983VB |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | R182 |
| Year Built | 1978 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | R18200202 |
| 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 | 0-540 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 250 hp (187 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 111 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | KAUFMAN JEFFREY ROBERT |
| Street | 101 BEECHRIDGE CT |
| City | CHAPEL HILL |
| State | NC |
| Zip Code | 27517-8114 |
| Region | Eastern |
| County | Orange County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1978-03-01 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2014-09-19 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-05-08 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-09-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 53334046 |
| Mode S Code Hex | ADB826 |