| Tail Number / N-Number | N55278 |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-32-260 |
| Year Built | 1973 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 32-7300035 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | LYCOMING |
| Engine Model | 0-320 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 180 hp (134 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 126 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | FORD WILLIAM K |
| Street | PO BOX 301 |
| City | ELIZABETH |
| State | PA |
| Zip Code | 15037-0301 |
| Region | Eastern |
| County | Allegheny County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1973-03-27 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1978-12-11 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-01-27 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-03-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51605107 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A70A47 |