| Tail Number / N-Number | N2178C |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 177B |
| Year Built | 1978 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 17702748 |
| 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 | LYCOMING |
| Engine Model | O&VO-360 SER |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 180 hp (134 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 108 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | HOWEY PAUL W |
| Street | PO BOX 364 |
| City | STEVENSVILLE |
| State | MD |
| Zip Code | 21666-0364 |
| Region | Eastern |
| County | Queen Anne's County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1978-03-08 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2000-07-20 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-08-24 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-10-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50353366 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A1D6F6 |