| Tail Number / N-Number | N285DS |
| Manufacturer | DIAMOND AIRCRAFT IND INC |
| Model | DA 40 |
| Year Built | 2003 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 40.285 |
| 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 | LYCOMING |
| Engine Model | I0360 SER |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 180 hp (134 kW) |
| Type of Registrant | Corporation |
| Owner Name | BCD LEASING CORP |
| Street | 3511 SILVERSIDE RD STE 205 |
| City | WILMINGTON |
| State | DE |
| Zip Code | 19810-4902 |
| Region | Eastern |
| County | New Castle County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 2003-05-06 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2016-04-25 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-03-22 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-04-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50560352 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A2E0EA |