| Tail Number / N-Number | N261S |
| Manufacturer | BEECH |
| Model | T42 |
| Year Built | 1965 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 65-12696 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing multi 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 | O-470 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 2 engines |
| Horsepower per Engine | 230 hp (172 kW) |
| Total Horsepower | 460 hp (343 kW) |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | BIRD FRANK III |
| Street | 435 NW 18TH PL |
| City | JENNINGS |
| State | FL |
| Zip Code | 32053-2980 |
| Region | Southern |
| County | Hamilton County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1996-03-07 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2014-05-07 |
| Last Action Date | 2023-01-22 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-05-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50502104 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A28444 |