| Tail Number / N-Number | N78NJ |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | AEROSTAR 601P |
| Year Built | 1978 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 61P05747963250 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing multi 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 | LYCOMING |
| Engine Model | IO-540 SER |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 2 engines |
| Horsepower per Engine | 300 hp (224 kW) |
| Total Horsepower | 600 hp (448 kW) |
| Type of Registrant | LLC |
| Owner Name | COLEGROVE AVIATION LLC |
| Street | PO BOX 106 |
| City | CALIFORNIA |
| State | MD |
| Zip Code | 20619-0106 |
| Region | Eastern |
| County | St. Mary's County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1978-10-31 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2022-05-04 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-12-22 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-05-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52507542 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AA8F62 |