| Tail Number / N-Number | N9971N |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 180J |
| Year Built | 1975 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 18052626 |
| 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 | CONT MOTOR |
| Engine Model | O-470 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 230 hp (172 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 120 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | CRANFORD BILLY J |
| Street | 14772 W SHORELINE CT |
| City | WASILLA |
| State | AK |
| Zip Code | 99623-4829 |
| Region | Alaskan |
| County | Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1997-08-20 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2018-07-30 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-03-14 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-07-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 53367454 |
| Mode S Code Hex | ADEF2C |