| Tail Number / N-Number | N97FA |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | A185F |
| Year Built | 1982 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 18504373 |
| 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 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 285 hp (213 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 127 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | JALBERT JOHN E |
| Street | PO BOX 433 |
| City | GREENVILLE |
| State | ME |
| Zip Code | 04441-0433 |
| Region | New England |
| County | Piscataquis County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1982-01-26 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1997-05-19 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-11-16 |
| Expiration Date | 2030-04-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 53300712 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AD81CA |