| Tail Number / N-Number | N398T |
| Manufacturer | BEECH |
| Model | A36 |
| Year Built | 1976 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | E-976 |
| 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 | Individual |
| Owner Name | WAFFENSMITH WALTER L TRUSTEE |
| Street | 4444 MERRIBEE DR |
| City | GOLDEN VALLEY |
| State | MN |
| Zip Code | 55422-3669 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | Hennepin County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1976-12-20 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2007-06-07 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-04-30 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-07-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51121052 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A4A22A |