| Tail Number / N-Number | N98708 |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 172P |
| Year Built | 1985 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 17276336 |
| 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 | 0-320 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 180 hp (134 kW) |
| Type of Registrant | Government |
| Owner Name | MADERA COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE |
| Street | 2725 FALCON DR |
| City | MADERA |
| State | CA |
| Zip Code | 93637-8677 |
| Region | Western-Pacific |
| County | Madera County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1985-02-19 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2018-05-17 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-01-11 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-05-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 53343636 |
| Mode S Code Hex | ADC79E |