| Tail Number / N-Number | N78XP |
| Manufacturer | REIMS AVIATION S.A. |
| Model | CESSNA FR172K |
| Year Built | 1977 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 0603 |
| 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 | CONT MOTOR |
| Engine Model | IO-360 SER |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 300 hp (224 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 112 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Corporation |
| Owner Name | SOUTHERN AIRCRAFT CONSULTANCY INC TRUSTEE |
| Street | OFFICE 3 EARSHAM HALL |
| City | BUNGAY NORFOLK |
| Zip Code | NR35 2AN |
| Region | European |
| Country | GB |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 2004-04-16 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2015-08-28 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-04-14 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-08-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52510110 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AA9048 |