| Tail Number / N-Number | N71978 |
| Manufacturer | LUSCOMBE |
| Model | 8A |
| Year Built | 1946 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 3405 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | CONT MOTOR |
| Engine Model | A&C65 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 65 hp (48 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 86 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | DRISCOLL DANIEL J |
| Street | 1664 S SPORTSMAN WAY |
| City | MERIDIAN |
| State | ID |
| Zip Code | 83642-6684 |
| Region | Northwest Mountain |
| County | Ada County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1957-08-06 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2023-02-10 |
| Last Action Date | 2023-02-10 |
| Expiration Date | 2030-02-28 |
| Status | Valid Registration from a Trainee |
| Mode S Code | 52320352 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A9A0EA |