| Tail Number / N-Number | N178ZL |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 182F |
| Year Built | 1963 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 18254850 |
| 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 | CONT MOTOR |
| Engine Model | O-470 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 230 hp (172 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 119 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Government |
| Owner Name | USDA FOREST SERVICE FEPP |
| Other Names |
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| Street | PO BOX 21707 |
| City | COLUMBIA |
| State | SC |
| Zip Code | 29221-1707 |
| Region | Southern |
| County | Richland County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1963-05-15 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1984-12-13 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-08-10 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-01-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50234457 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A1392F |