| Tail Number / N-Number | N9863B |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 172RG |
| Year Built | 1982 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 172RG1059 |
| 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 | I0360 SER A&C |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 200 hp (149 kW) |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | PATERSON FRASER M |
| Street | 3631 W 227TH ST |
| City | TORRANCE |
| State | CA |
| Zip Code | 90505-2522 |
| Region | Western-Pacific |
| County | Los Angeles County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1982-02-19 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2019-12-30 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-07-23 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-12-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 53342061 |
| Mode S Code Hex | ADC431 |