| Tail Number / N-Number | N5878E |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 172N |
| Year Built | 1978 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 17271949 |
| 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 | LYCOMING |
| Engine Model | 0-235 SERIES |
| Engine Type | 4 Cycle |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 115 hp (86 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 105 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Corporation |
| Owner Name | SOUTHERN AIRCRAFT CONSULTANCY INC TRUSTEE |
| Street | GLEBE COTTAGE COOKES ROAD |
| City | BERGH APTON NFLK |
| Zip Code | NR15 1AA |
| Region | European |
| Country | GB |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1978-12-07 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2021-03-11 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-09-01 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-03-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51711536 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A7935E |