| Tail Number / N-Number | N78VL |
| Manufacturer | GRUMMAN AMERICAN AVN. CORP. |
| Model | AA-5A |
| Year Built | 1978 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | AA5A-0558 |
| 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 | 0-320 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 180 hp (134 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 105 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Partnership |
| Owner Name | PETERSON ERIC |
| Other Names |
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| Street | 12653 GINA CT |
| City | SAN JOSE |
| State | CA |
| Zip Code | 95127-1210 |
| Region | Western-Pacific |
| County | Santa Clara County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2016-07-01 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-03-14 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-07-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52510023 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AA9013 |