| Tail Number / N-Number | N281RC |
| Manufacturer | BELLANCA |
| Model | 17-30A |
| Year Built | 1973 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 74-30619 |
| 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 | CAVETT RICHARD A |
| Street | 12992 59TH ST SE |
| City | ENDERLIN |
| State | ND |
| Zip Code | 58027-9607 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | Ransom County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1976-08-31 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2001-01-22 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-06-13 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-07-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50551454 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A2D32C |