| Tail Number / N-Number | N5878H |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-16 |
| Year Built | 1949 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 16-495 |
| 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 | 87 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | LLC |
| Owner Name | DELAWARE TAILDRAGGERS LLC |
| Street | 19624 STATE HIGHWAY 97 |
| City | HANCOCK |
| State | NY |
| Zip Code | 13783-2614 |
| Region | Eastern |
| County | Delaware County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1956-06-29 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2016-10-21 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-05-17 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-10-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51711541 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A79361 |