| Tail Number / N-Number | N7178M |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 175 |
| Year Built | 1958 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 55478 |
| 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 | O&VO-360 SER |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 180 hp (134 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 105 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Co-Ownership |
| Owner Name | RAU RODNEY D |
| Other Names |
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| Street | PO BOX 847 |
| City | WILLOW |
| State | AK |
| Zip Code | 99688-0847 |
| Region | Alaskan |
| County | Matanuska-Susitna Borough |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1958-06-20 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1996-12-12 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-12-27 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-04-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52314612 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A9998A |