| Tail Number / N-Number | N5281D |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 180A |
| Year Built | 1958 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 50179 |
| 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 | CONT MOTOR |
| Engine Model | O-470 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 230 hp (172 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 121 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | LLC |
| Owner Name | BACKCOUNTRY ADVENTURES LLC |
| Street | PO BOX 874285 |
| City | WASILLA |
| State | AK |
| Zip Code | 99687-4285 |
| Region | Alaskan |
| County | Matanuska-Susitna Borough |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1958-01-18 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2020-08-05 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-08-05 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-08-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51524445 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A6A925 |