| Tail Number / N-Number | N281SD |
| Manufacturer | BELL |
| Model | 212 |
| Year Built | 1980 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 31147 |
| Aircraft Type | Rotorcraft |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 15 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | P&W CANADA |
| Engine Model | PT6T-3 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Turbo-prop |
| Number of Engines | 2 engines |
| Horsepower per Engine | 900 hp (671 kW) |
| Total Horsepower | 1,800 hp (1,343 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 103 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Government |
| Owner Name | CITY OF SAN DIEGO |
| Other Names |
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| Street | 202 C ST |
| City | SAN DIEGO |
| State | CA |
| Zip Code | 92101-4806 |
| Region | Western-Pacific |
| County | San Diego County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 2005-06-17 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2005-11-29 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-09-29 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-10-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50551506 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A2D346 |