| Tail Number / N-Number | N981HP |
| Manufacturer | AIRBUS HELICOPTERS INC |
| Model | AS350B3 |
| Year Built | 2016 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 8169 |
| Aircraft Type | Rotorcraft |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | TURBOMECA |
| Engine Model | ARRIEL 2D |
| Engine Type | Turbo-shaft |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 802 hp (598 kW) |
| Type of Registrant | Government |
| Owner Name | CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL |
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| Street | 601 N 7TH ST |
| City | SACRAMENTO |
| State | CA |
| Zip Code | 95811-0208 |
| Region | Western-Pacific |
| County | Sacramento County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 2016-04-05 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2017-01-19 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-08-15 |
| Expiration Date | 2030-01-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 53327630 |
| Mode S Code Hex | ADAF98 |