| Tail Number / N-Number | N1597W |
| Manufacturer | BEECH |
| Model | V35B |
| Year Built | 1972 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | D-9359 |
| 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 | 150 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | SMITH WILLIAM J |
| Street | 7 PALUXY CIR |
| City | WICHITA FALLS |
| State | TX |
| Zip Code | 76309-1428 |
| Region | Southwestern |
| County | Wichita County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2011-02-08 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-09-20 |
| Expiration Date | 2030-02-28 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50167400 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A0EF00 |