| Tail Number / N-Number | N398LJ |
| Manufacturer | BEECH |
| Model | B36TC |
| Year Built | 1988 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | EA-471 |
| 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 | TSIO-520 SER |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 300 hp (224 kW) |
| Type of Registrant | Corporation |
| Owner Name | DAKOTA HEAVY EQUIPMENT |
| Street | 4001 15TH AVE N |
| City | FARGO |
| State | ND |
| Zip Code | 58102-2832 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | Cass County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1988-10-07 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2004-10-05 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-04-13 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-09-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51120604 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A4A184 |