| Tail Number / N-Number | N78417 |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | A188B |
| Year Built | 1974 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 18801952T |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | 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 | IO 520 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 285 hp (213 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 108 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Co-Ownership |
| Owner Name | MCELWAIN RUSSELL D |
| Other Names |
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| Street | 11599 286TH RD |
| City | LANCASTER |
| State | KS |
| Zip Code | 66041-9138 |
| Region | Central |
| County | Atchison County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Restricted |
| Airworthiness Date | 1974-12-16 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2010-09-07 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-04-21 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-08-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52520775 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AAA1FD |