| Tail Number / N-Number | N197L |
| Manufacturer | BEECH |
| Model | D18S |
| Year Built | 1947 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | A-361 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing multi engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 10 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | P&W |
| Engine Model | R-985 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 2 engines |
| Horsepower per Engine | 450 hp (336 kW) |
| Total Horsepower | 900 hp (671 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 165 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Corporation |
| Owner Name | AMERICAN AIRPOWER HERITAGE FLYING MUSEUM |
| Street | PO BOX 764769 |
| City | DALLAS |
| State | TX |
| Zip Code | 75376-4769 |
| Region | Southwestern |
| County | Dallas County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1956-03-28 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2016-09-06 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-04-19 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-09-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50301446 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A18326 |