| Tail Number / N-Number | N78AE |
| Manufacturer | CIRRUS DESIGN CORP |
| Model | SR22T |
| Year Built | 2014 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 0831 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | CONT MOTOR |
| Engine Model | TSIO-550-K |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 315 hp (235 kW) |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | SMITH KENNETH R |
| Street | 3888 N STATE HIGHWAY 205 |
| City | ROCKWALL |
| State | TX |
| Zip Code | 75087-7096 |
| Region | Southwestern |
| County | Rockwall County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 2014-07-30 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2023-01-02 |
| Last Action Date | 2023-01-02 |
| Expiration Date | 2030-01-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52507062 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AA8E32 |