| Tail Number / N-Number | N178MC |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-32-300 |
| Year Built | 1973 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 327340178 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single 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 | 0-540 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 250 hp (187 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 126 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Corporation |
| Owner Name | WILLETT CATTLE CO |
| Street | 20789 COUNTY ROAD 28 |
| City | SANFORD |
| State | CO |
| Zip Code | 81151-9539 |
| Region | Northwest Mountain |
| County | Conejos County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1997-12-16 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2010-02-26 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-03-09 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-08-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50233773 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A137FB |