| Tail Number / N-Number | N2178W |
| Manufacturer | BEECH |
| Model | C23 |
| Year Built | 1974 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | M-1522 |
| 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 | 116 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | RARICK RONALD L |
| Street | 539 S L ST |
| City | LOMPOC |
| State | CA |
| Zip Code | 93436-7715 |
| Region | Western-Pacific |
| County | Santa Barbara County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1974-02-19 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2011-03-22 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-10-13 |
| Expiration Date | 2030-03-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50353410 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A1D708 |