| Tail Number / N-Number | N3978M |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-12 |
| Year Built | 1947 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 12-2901 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | LYCOMING |
| Engine Model | 0-235 SERIES |
| Engine Type | 4 Cycle |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 115 hp (86 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 82 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | REGISTRATION PENDING |
| Street | 9007 WOODHILL DR |
| City | SAVAGE |
| State | MN |
| Zip Code | 55378-3138 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | Scott County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1955-08-20 |
| Last Action Date | 2023-01-30 |
| Status | Registration pending |
| Mode S Code | 51120106 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A4A046 |