| Tail Number / N-Number | N2781J |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | A185E |
| Year Built | 1969 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 18501531 |
| 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 | Individual |
| Owner Name | RUSSELL SCOTT M |
| Street | 11745 EAGLE VIEW DR |
| City | SANGER |
| State | TX |
| Zip Code | 76266-2974 |
| Region | Southwestern |
| County | Denton County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1974-08-15 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2015-07-27 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-05-13 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-07-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50543270 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A2C6B8 |