| Tail Number / N-Number | N78DJ |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-28R-201 |
| Year Built | 1978 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 28R-7837171 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | LYCOMING |
| Engine Model | I0360 SER |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 180 hp (134 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 108 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | KING DAVID V |
| Street | 121 BROADSTONE DR |
| City | MARS |
| State | PA |
| Zip Code | 16046-5209 |
| Region | Eastern |
| County | Butler County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1978-02-28 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2016-07-14 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-02-14 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-07-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52507201 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AA8E81 |