| Tail Number / N-Number | N818AK |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 421C |
| Year Built | 1981 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 421C1085 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing multi engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | CONT MOTOR |
| Engine Model | GTSIO-520 SER |
| Engine Type | Turbo-prop |
| Number of Engines | 2 engines |
| Horsepower per Engine | 435 hp (325 kW) |
| Total Horsepower | 870 hp (649 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 90 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | WHIRLEY ROBERT G |
| Street | 3709 PAXTON PL |
| City | SANTA ROSA |
| State | CA |
| Zip Code | 95404-7602 |
| Region | Western-Pacific |
| County | Sonoma County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1981-06-29 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2008-09-24 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-02-17 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-04-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52623436 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AB271E |