| Tail Number / N-Number | N7178U |
| Manufacturer | MOONEY |
| Model | M20C |
| Year Built | 1964 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 2760 |
| 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 | 127 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Corporation |
| Owner Name | BELL CONSTRUCTION INC |
| Street | PO BOX 3342 |
| City | NAPA |
| State | CA |
| Zip Code | 94558-0334 |
| Region | Western-Pacific |
| County | Napa County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1964-07-02 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2015-04-07 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-11-29 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-04-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52314621 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A99991 |