| Tail Number / N-Number | N55142 |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | UC-78 |
| Year Built | 1944 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 5941 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing multi engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | JACOBS |
| Engine Model | L4 /R755-7 |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 2 engines |
| Horsepower per Engine | 245 hp (183 kW) |
| Total Horsepower | 490 hp (366 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 131 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | MORRIS THOMAS B |
| Street | PO BOX 133 |
| City | IMLAY CITY |
| State | MI |
| Zip Code | 48444-0133 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | Lapeer County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1960-09-27 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1984-11-19 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-09-24 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-01-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51603041 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A70621 |