| Tail Number / N-Number | N996CS |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | T206H |
| Year Built | 2010 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | T20608996 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | LYCOMING |
| Engine Model | TIO-540-AJ1A |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 310 hp (231 kW) |
| Type of Registrant | Government |
| Owner Name | IOWA STATE PATROL |
| Street | 215 E 7TH ST |
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip Code | 50319-1902 |
| Region | Central |
| County | Polk County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 2011-03-29 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2011-11-18 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-06-15 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-11-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 53364460 |
| Mode S Code Hex | ADE930 |