| Tail Number / N-Number | N278SH |
| Manufacturer | ROBINSON HELICOPTER |
| Model | R22 BETA |
| Year Built | 2007 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 4224 |
| Aircraft Type | Rotorcraft |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | 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 | O-360-J2A |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 145 hp (108 kW) |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | SMITH KENNETH S JR |
| Street | PO BOX 1725 |
| City | UVALDE |
| State | TX |
| Zip Code | 78802-1725 |
| Region | Southwestern |
| County | Uvalde County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 2007-10-09 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2015-10-07 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-09-17 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-10-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50542714 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A2C5CC |