| Tail Number / N-Number | N78497 |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-12 |
| Year Built | 1947 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 12-3908 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | LYCOMING |
| Engine Model | 0-235 SERIES |
| Engine Type | 4 Cycle |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 115 hp (86 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 82 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | HUDSON THOMAS D |
| Street | 420 COLLEGE AVE |
| City | LAGRANGE |
| State | GA |
| Zip Code | 30240-3016 |
| Region | Southern |
| County | Troup County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1956-03-16 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2020-10-27 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-10-27 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-10-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52521425 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AAA315 |