| Tail Number / N-Number | N1281D |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 170A |
| Year Built | 1951 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 19857 |
| 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 | CONT MOTOR |
| Engine Model | C145 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 145 hp (108 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 105 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Corporation |
| Owner Name | SOUTHERN AIRCRAFT CONSULTANCY INC TRUSTEE |
| Street | GLEBE COTTAGE COOKES RD BERGH APTON |
| City | NORFOLK |
| Zip Code | NR15 1AA |
| Region | European |
| Country | GB |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1956-04-26 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2020-05-04 |
| Last Action Date | 2023-01-13 |
| Expiration Date | 2030-05-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50071751 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A073E9 |