| Tail Number / N-Number | N1573F |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 185D |
| Year Built | 1965 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 185-0949 |
| 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 | I0-470 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 260 hp (194 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 125 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | SMITH DAVID J |
| Street | 1713 HEGBERG RD |
| City | DULUTH |
| State | MN |
| Zip Code | 55804-8604 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | St. Louis County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1965-09-15 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2008-04-28 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-11-26 |
| Expiration Date | 2030-04-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50163367 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A0E6F7 |