| Tail Number / N-Number | N1983U |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | A185E |
| Year Built | 1970 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 18501731 |
| 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 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 285 hp (213 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 125 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | LLC |
| Owner Name | ALPINE AIR LLC |
| Street | PO BOX 2066 |
| City | CORDOVA |
| State | AK |
| Zip Code | 99574-2066 |
| Region | Alaskan |
| County | Valdez-Cordova Census Area |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1970-04-29 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2011-06-28 |
| Last Action Date | 2023-01-22 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-06-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50304267 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A188B7 |