| Tail Number / N-Number | N218RD |
| Manufacturer | DEHAVILLAND |
| Model | DHC-2 MK.I |
| Year Built | 1949 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 50 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | P & W |
| Engine Model | R-985-AN-14B |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 400 hp (298 kW) |
| Type of Registrant | LLC |
| Owner Name | SUNSET FLYING SERVICE LLC |
| Street | 837 APOLLO RD |
| City | EAGAN |
| State | MN |
| Zip Code | 55121-2243 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | Ramsey County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 2016-08-10 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2016-06-23 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-01-26 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-06-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50354265 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A1D8B5 |