| Tail Number / N-Number | N3178V |
| Manufacturer | BEECH |
| Model | 35 |
| Year Built | 1947 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | D-612 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | CONT MOTOR |
| Engine Model | E185 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 205 hp (153 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 120 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | HOWELL LARRY A |
| Street | 15139 S FM 548 |
| City | TERRELL |
| State | TX |
| Zip Code | 75160-1107 |
| Region | Southwestern |
| County | Kaufman County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1956-03-29 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2012-07-18 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-05-17 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-07-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50662126 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A36456 |