| Tail Number / N-Number | N281B |
| Manufacturer | COLONIAL |
| Model | C-2 |
| Year Built | 1959 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 140 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Amphibian |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | LYCOMING |
| Engine Model | O&VO-360 SER |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 180 hp (134 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 91 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | ANDERSON DAVID R |
| Street | PO BOX 558 |
| City | SYCAMORE |
| State | IL |
| Zip Code | 60178-0558 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | DeKalb County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1959-06-15 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1993-04-13 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-03-09 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-07-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50550713 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A2D1CB |