| Tail Number / N-Number | N497E |
| Manufacturer | BELL |
| Model | OH-58A |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 69-16375 |
| Aircraft Type | Rotorcraft |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Average Cruising Speed | 112 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Government |
| Owner Name | KERN COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPARTMENT |
| Street | 1350 NORRIS RD |
| City | BAKERSFIELD |
| State | CA |
| Zip Code | 93308-2231 |
| Region | Western-Pacific |
| County | Kern County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1997-07-24 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-05-22 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-10-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51425175 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A62A7D |