| Tail Number / N-Number | N579JD |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | A185F |
| Year Built | 1980 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 18503964 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | CONT MOTOR |
| Engine Model | IO-520-F |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 300 hp (224 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 127 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | FORST KENNETH D DBA |
| Other Names |
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| Street | 21991 MISHAWAKA RD |
| City | GRAND RAPIDS |
| State | MN |
| Zip Code | 55744-4530 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | Itasca County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 2008-04-23 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2010-01-12 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-11-15 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-04-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51670244 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A770A4 |