| Tail Number / N-Number | N45178 |
| Manufacturer | NAVAL AIRCRAFT FACTORY |
| Model | N3N-3 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 2668 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| 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 | P&W |
| Engine Model | R-985 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 450 hp (336 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 94 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | SHERWOOD EVERETT K |
| Street | 41306 94TH AVE E |
| City | EATONVILLE |
| State | WA |
| Zip Code | 98328-9511 |
| Region | Northwest Mountain |
| County | Pierce County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Restricted |
| Airworthiness Date | 1956-01-30 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2013-10-24 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-08-05 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-10-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51274501 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A57941 |