| Tail Number / N-Number | N6517V |
| Manufacturer | AERO COMMANDER |
| Model | 685 |
| Year Built | 1973 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 12037 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing multi engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | CONT MOTOR |
| Engine Model | GTSIO-520-C |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 2 engines |
| Horsepower per Engine | 340 hp (254 kW) |
| Total Horsepower | 680 hp (507 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 101 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | LLC |
| Owner Name | DESERT FLYERS LLC |
| Street | PO BOX 9017 PMB 10644 |
| City | CALEXICO |
| State | CA |
| Zip Code | 92232-9017 |
| Region | Western-Pacific |
| County | Imperial County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1973-07-12 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2016-06-17 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-06-30 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-06-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52111722 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A893D2 |