| Tail Number / N-Number | N497A |
| Manufacturer | BEECH |
| Model | D55 |
| Year Built | 1968 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | TE-547 |
| 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 | IO 520 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 2 engines |
| Horsepower per Engine | 285 hp (213 kW) |
| Total Horsepower | 570 hp (425 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 165 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Co-Ownership |
| Owner Name | BEDELL WILLIAM F H |
| Other Names |
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| Street | 18511 MEADOWLAND TER |
| City | OLNEY |
| State | MD |
| Zip Code | 20832-1563 |
| Region | Eastern |
| County | Montgomery County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1968-03-29 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1991-02-02 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-05-25 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-10-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51425031 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A62A19 |