| Tail Number / N-Number | N285D |
| Manufacturer | BEECH |
| Model | F17D |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 256 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | JACOBS |
| Engine Model | L6 |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 330 hp (246 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 127 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | LEADERS BOB |
| Street | PO BOX 157 |
| City | CLEAR LAKE |
| State | MN |
| Zip Code | 55319-0157 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | Sherburne County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1958-12-16 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2012-10-16 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-08-02 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-10-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50560331 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A2E0D9 |