| Tail Number / N-Number | N2278A |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-22-135 |
| Year Built | 1952 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 22-665 |
| 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 | 0-290 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 140 hp (104 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 94 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Co-Ownership |
| Owner Name | STAFFORD DAVID C |
| Other Names |
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| Street | 750 PASATIEMPO DR |
| City | SAN LUIS OBISPO |
| State | CA |
| Zip Code | 93405-1034 |
| Region | Western-Pacific |
| County | San Luis Obispo County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1955-08-13 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1976-09-27 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-11-11 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-04-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50377163 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A1FE73 |