| Tail Number / N-Number | N1097W |
| Manufacturer | BEECH |
| Model | A36 |
| Year Built | 1973 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | E-426 |
| 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 | 138 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Corporation |
| Owner Name | FRED WACKER AGENCY INC |
| Street | PO BOX 70 |
| City | MILES CITY |
| State | MT |
| Zip Code | 59301-0070 |
| Region | Northwest Mountain |
| County | Custer County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1973-05-01 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2008-02-26 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-06-07 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-09-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50024605 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A02985 |