| Tail Number / N-Number | N1278A |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-18 |
| Year Built | 1951 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 18-1074 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | LYCOMING |
| Engine Model | 0-290 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 140 hp (104 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 97 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | KLEIN GAVIN |
| Street | 407 LOUIS LN |
| City | SANDPOINT |
| State | ID |
| Zip Code | 83864-8646 |
| Region | Northwest Mountain |
| County | Bonner County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2021-11-06 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-11-06 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-11-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50070444 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A07124 |