| Tail Number / N-Number | N685JM |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 188B |
| Year Built | 1974 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 18801992 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 1 seat |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | CONT MOTOR |
| Engine Model | O-470 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 230 hp (172 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 108 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Co-Ownership |
| Owner Name | BALLARD AVIATION |
| Other Names |
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| Street | 24605 SYBIL LN |
| City | WAYNESVILLE |
| State | MO |
| Zip Code | 65583-3414 |
| Region | Central |
| County | Pulaski County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Restricted |
| Airworthiness Date | 1975-01-15 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2018-04-17 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-01-14 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-04-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52213236 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A9169E |