| Tail Number / N-Number | N501SD |
| Manufacturer | MAULE |
| Model | M-5-180C |
| Year Built | 1986 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 8088C |
| 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 | O&VO-360 SER |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 180 hp (134 kW) |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | NORDEEN CHRISTOPHER L |
| Street | 2361 ALISAL RD |
| City | SALINAS |
| State | CA |
| Zip Code | 93908-9712 |
| Region | Western-Pacific |
| County | Monterey County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1986-12-24 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2016-12-22 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-07-27 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-12-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51437473 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A63F3B |