| Tail Number / N-Number | N4978D |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 182A |
| Year Built | 1958 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 51078 |
| 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 | CONT MOTOR |
| Engine Model | O-470 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 230 hp (172 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 119 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | CANTERBURY JAMES A |
| Street | 729 FOREST PARK DR |
| City | DIXON |
| State | IL |
| Zip Code | 61021-9553 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | Lee County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1958-03-11 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2005-06-09 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-10-23 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-02-29 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51426615 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A62D8D |