| Tail Number / N-Number | N497B |
| Manufacturer | BEECH |
| Model | A35 |
| Year Built | 1948 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | D-1518 |
| 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 | WILLIS JAMES R |
| Street | 12200 SE 47TH AVE |
| City | BELLEVIEW |
| State | FL |
| Zip Code | 34420-5083 |
| Region | Southern |
| County | Marion County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1955-07-27 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2012-04-10 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-11-18 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-04-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51425062 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A62A32 |