| Tail Number / N-Number | N6978 |
| Manufacturer | RICE |
| Model | CASSUTT III M |
| Year Built | 1974 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 11221 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Not Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 1 seat |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | CONT MOTOR |
| Engine Model | O-200A |
| Engine Type | 4 Cycle |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 100 hp (75 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 111 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | JACKSON KENT S |
| Street | 1608 34TH ST NW |
| City | WASHINGTON |
| State | DC |
| Zip Code | 20007-2710 |
| Region | Eastern |
| County | District of Columbia |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Experimental |
| Airworthiness Date | 2018-08-03 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2017-07-24 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-06-24 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-07-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52244047 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A94827 |