| Tail Number / N-Number | N8505G |
| Manufacturer | NORMAN C Y |
| Model | SMITH DSA1 |
| Year Built | 1982 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | THA01 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Not Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 1 seat |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | LYCOMING |
| Engine Model | 0-290 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 140 hp (104 kW) |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | HARDWICK ALAN R |
| Street | 40 BONAVENTURE DR |
| City | CLAYTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip Code | 27527-9320 |
| Region | Eastern |
| County | Johnston County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Experimental |
| Airworthiness Date | 1983-06-01 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2020-09-22 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-09-22 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-09-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52725146 |
| Mode S Code Hex | ABAA66 |