| Tail Number / N-Number | N53978 |
| Manufacturer | BELLANCA |
| Model | 7KCAB |
| Year Built | 1976 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 569-76 |
| 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 | LYCOMING |
| Engine Model | IO-320 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 150 hp (112 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 90 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | SANBORN JOHN M |
| Street | 12105 BUTTERMILK WAY |
| City | EAGLE RIVER |
| State | AK |
| Zip Code | 99577-7707 |
| Region | Alaskan |
| County | Anchorage Municipality |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1976-03-03 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2012-07-16 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-02-18 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-07-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51552512 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A6D54A |