| Tail Number / N-Number | N161Z |
| Manufacturer | SHORT BROS |
| Model | SD3-60 SHERPA |
| Year Built | 1997 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | SH3412 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing multi engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 39 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 3 (20,000+ pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | P&W CANADA |
| Engine Model | PT6A-65AR |
| Engine Type | Turbo-prop |
| Number of Engines | 2 engines |
| Horsepower per Engine | 1,424 hp (1,062 kW) |
| Total Horsepower | 2,848 hp (2,125 kW) |
| Type of Registrant | Government |
| Owner Name | USDA FOREST SERVICE |
| Other Names |
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| Street | 3833 S DEVELOPMENT AVE |
| City | BOISE |
| State | ID |
| Zip Code | 83705-5354 |
| Region | Northwest Mountain |
| County | Ada County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 2016-04-23 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2014-09-16 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-05-15 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-09-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50173644 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A0F7A4 |