| Tail Number / N-Number | N8497A |
| Manufacturer | BEECH |
| Model | A35 |
| Year Built | 1948 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | D-1919 |
| 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 | HAYNIE WALTER R |
| Street | PO BOX 156 |
| City | BROOKLYN |
| State | IA |
| Zip Code | 52211-0156 |
| Region | Central |
| County | Poweshiek County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1956-10-20 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2021-09-09 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-09-09 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-09-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52722226 |
| Mode S Code Hex | ABA496 |