| Tail Number / N-Number | N8542M |
| Manufacturer | BEECH |
| Model | P35 |
| Year Built | 1963 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | D-7202 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | CONT MOTOR |
| Engine Model | I0-470 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 260 hp (194 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 150 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | CROSS COLIN |
| Street | 1302 SAINT CHARLES ST |
| City | ALAMEDA |
| State | CA |
| Zip Code | 94501-3926 |
| Region | Western-Pacific |
| County | Alameda County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1963-06-07 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2017-02-16 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-09-15 |
| Expiration Date | 2030-02-28 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52734336 |
| Mode S Code Hex | ABB8DE |