| Tail Number / N-Number | N8178R |
| Manufacturer | BEECH |
| Model | A36 |
| Year Built | 1974 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | E-594 |
| 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 | LLC |
| Owner Name | W L LANDESS LLC |
| Street | PO BOX 241 |
| City | GUYMON |
| State | OK |
| Zip Code | 73942-0241 |
| Region | Southwestern |
| County | Texas County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1974-08-21 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2016-07-27 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-02-23 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-07-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52623335 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AB26DD |