| Tail Number / N-Number | N517PD |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 525A |
| Year Built | 2013 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 525A0517 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing multi engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 2 (12,500 - 19,999 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | WILLIAMS |
| Engine Model | FJ44-3A-24 |
| Engine Type | Turbo-fan |
| Number of Engines | 2 engines |
| Thrust per Engine | 2,490 pounds-force (11.1 kN) |
| Total Thrust | 4,980 pounds-force (22.2 kN) |
| Type of Registrant | Government |
| Owner Name | PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY |
| Street | 2535 FOX HILL RD |
| City | STATE COLLEGE |
| State | PA |
| Zip Code | 16803-1727 |
| Region | Eastern |
| County | Centre County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 2013-09-26 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2016-10-14 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-05-16 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-10-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51476271 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A67CB9 |