| Tail Number / N-Number | N281BM |
| Manufacturer | BELLANCA |
| Model | 17-30A |
| Year Built | 1979 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 79-30933 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 4 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 | 142 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | MCILROY BOB |
| Street | PO BOX 36483 |
| City | CHARLOTTE |
| State | NC |
| Zip Code | 28236-6483 |
| Region | Eastern |
| County | Mecklenburg County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1979-04-23 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1990-03-06 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-05-19 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-10-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50550727 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A2D1D7 |