| Tail Number / N-Number | N85FT |
| Manufacturer | SIMPSON WILLIAM S |
| Model | THORP T-18 |
| Year Built | 1991 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | SIMPSON 1 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Not Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | LYCOMING |
| Engine Model | 0-320 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 180 hp (134 kW) |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | SPAIN RYAN D |
| Street | 1321 W NORTH 2ND ST |
| City | SHELBYVILLE |
| State | IL |
| Zip Code | 62565-1223 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | Shelby County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Experimental |
| Airworthiness Date | 1991-06-25 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2023-02-03 |
| Last Action Date | 2023-02-08 |
| Expiration Date | 2030-02-28 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52722616 |
| Mode S Code Hex | ABA58E |