| Tail Number / N-Number | N986WU |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 172R |
| Year Built | 1998 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 17280535 |
| 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 |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 180 hp (134 kW) |
| Type of Registrant | LLC |
| Owner Name | SILVERHAWK AVIATION ACADEMY LLC |
| Street | 4505 AVIATION WAY |
| City | CALDWELL |
| State | ID |
| Zip Code | 83605-8143 |
| Region | Northwest Mountain |
| County | Canyon County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1998-09-23 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2019-03-26 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-10-20 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-03-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 53341565 |
| Mode S Code Hex | ADC375 |