| Tail Number / N-Number | N9874E |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 172N |
| Year Built | 1979 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 17272282 |
| 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) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 105 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | LLC |
| Owner Name | NEXT STEP AVIATION LLC |
| Street | 5126 16TH ST N |
| City | ARLINGTON |
| State | VA |
| Zip Code | 22205-2644 |
| Region | Eastern |
| County | Arlington County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1979-02-22 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2014-01-14 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-12-31 |
| Expiration Date | 2030-01-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 53344016 |
| Mode S Code Hex | ADC80E |