| Tail Number / N-Number | N78J |
| Manufacturer | RYAN AERONAUTICAL |
| Model | ST3KR |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 1682 |
| 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 | KINNER |
| Engine Model | R5 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 160 hp (119 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 105 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | SCHUTZE CURT K |
| Street | 800 E SANTA MARIA ST UNIT P |
| City | SANTA PAULA |
| State | CA |
| Zip Code | 93060-3522 |
| Region | Western-Pacific |
| County | Ventura County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1955-07-18 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2018-12-31 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-07-30 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-12-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52507365 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AA8EF5 |