| Tail Number / N-Number | N8701M |
| Manufacturer | BEECH |
| Model | 23 |
| Year Built | 1963 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | M-485 |
| 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 | LYCOMING |
| Engine Model | 0-320 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 180 hp (134 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 113 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | HARTMAN ROBERT J |
| Street | 1710 21ST ST |
| City | ANSON |
| State | TX |
| Zip Code | 79501-6926 |
| Region | Southwestern |
| County | Jones County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1963-07-01 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2017-01-31 |
| Last Action Date | 2023-01-22 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-01-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52774335 |
| Mode S Code Hex | ABF8DD |