| Tail Number / N-Number | N1697W |
| Manufacturer | BEECH |
| Model | A36 |
| Year Built | 1972 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | E-365 |
| 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 | LLC |
| Owner Name | MOUNTCASTLE CREEK LLC |
| Street | 422 S OAK |
| City | PRATT |
| State | KS |
| Zip Code | 67124 |
| Region | Central |
| County | Pratt County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1972-10-04 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2019-10-11 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-05-16 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-10-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50213177 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A1167F |