| Tail Number / N-Number | N1218 |
| Manufacturer | BEECH |
| Model | D-45 |
| Year Built | 1956 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | BG-163 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | CONT MOTOR |
| Engine Model | O-470 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 230 hp (172 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 141 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | NOGLE CHARLES H |
| Street | PO BOX 925 |
| City | CHAMPAIGN |
| State | IL |
| Zip Code | 61824-0925 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | De Witt County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1966-06-21 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1983-02-03 |
| Last Action Date | 2023-01-22 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-01-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50055331 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A05AD9 |