| Tail Number / N-Number | N1278K |
| Manufacturer | LUSCOMBE |
| Model | 8A |
| Year Built | 1946 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 4005 |
| 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 | CONT MOTOR |
| Engine Model | A&C65 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 65 hp (48 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 86 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | HANSON TOBY J |
| Street | 4288 CHESTER CT |
| City | WEBSTER |
| State | MN |
| Zip Code | 55088-2459 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | Rice County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1956-03-03 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2013-04-24 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-03-14 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-04-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50070455 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A0712D |