| Tail Number / N-Number | N581CT |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | A185F |
| Year Built | 1980 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 18504181 |
| 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 | IO-520-D |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 300 hp (224 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 127 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | FRALEY STUART W |
| Street | 11442 DIVERS COVE CT |
| City | INDIANAPOLIS |
| State | IN |
| Zip Code | 46236-8601 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | Marion County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 2015-07-17 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2018-05-02 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-01-03 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-05-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51674743 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A779E3 |