| Tail Number / N-Number | N78679 |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-11 |
| Year Built | 1947 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 11-1440 |
| 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 | C85 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 85 hp (63 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 67 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Corporation |
| Owner Name | WHEELER RIDGE AVIATION INC |
| Street | PO BOX 80777 |
| City | BAKERSFIELD |
| State | CA |
| Zip Code | 93380-0777 |
| Region | Western-Pacific |
| County | Kern County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1999-02-18 |
| Last Action Date | 2023-01-03 |
| Expiration Date | 2030-01-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52525077 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AAAA3F |