| Tail Number / N-Number | N278RV |
| Manufacturer | BRIDGES CARL R |
| Model | RV-7 |
| Year Built | 2012 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 71606 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Not Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | LYCOMING |
| Engine Model | IO-360-A1B6D |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 200 hp (149 kW) |
| Kit Manufacturer | VANS AIRCRAFT INC |
| Kit Model | RV-7 |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | BRIDGES CARL R |
| Street | 1839 MAGLIANO DR |
| City | BOYNTON BEACH |
| State | FL |
| Zip Code | 33436-1109 |
| Region | Southern |
| County | Palm Beach County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Experimental |
| Airworthiness Date | 2012-12-22 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2012-12-05 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-07-20 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-12-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50542677 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A2C5BF |