| Tail Number / N-Number | N5178E |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 180B |
| Year Built | 1959 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 50478 |
| 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 | 121 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Co-Ownership |
| Owner Name | HUGHES KENNETH L JR |
| Other Names |
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| Street | 189 E NELSON AVE # 181 |
| City | WASILLA |
| State | AK |
| Zip Code | 99654-6462 |
| Region | Alaskan |
| County | Matanuska-Susitna Borough |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1959-03-11 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2018-11-03 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-10-12 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-11-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51477345 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A67EE5 |