| Tail Number / N-Number | N78706 |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-12 |
| Year Built | 1947 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 12-3982 |
| 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 | 0-290 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 140 hp (104 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 82 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | MELLOR BRADFORD A |
| Street | 2625 W 6400 S |
| City | SPANISH FORK |
| State | UT |
| Zip Code | 84660-4720 |
| Region | Northwest Mountain |
| County | Utah County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1956-01-28 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2022-04-20 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-04-20 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-04-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52526376 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AAACFE |