| Tail Number / N-Number | N51578 |
| Manufacturer | MAULE |
| Model | M-5-210C |
| Year Built | 1974 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 6020C |
| 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 | IO-360 SER |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 300 hp (224 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 93 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Government |
| Owner Name | MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY |
| Street | 1301 E MAIN ST |
| City | MURFREESBORO |
| State | TN |
| Zip Code | 37132-0002 |
| Region | Central |
| County | Rutherford County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1974-02-12 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2013-09-19 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-06-01 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-09-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51473560 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A67770 |