| Tail Number / N-Number | N78Z |
| Manufacturer | GRUMMAN |
| Model | G-44 |
| Year Built | 1941 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 1214 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing multi engine |
| Category | Amphibian |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | FAIRCHILD |
| Engine Model | 6-440 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 2 engines |
| Horsepower per Engine | 200 hp (149 kW) |
| Total Horsepower | 400 hp (298 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 131 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | STURGES PATRICK M |
| Street | 10875 SE 24TH STREET RD |
| City | SILVER SPRINGS |
| State | FL |
| Zip Code | 34488-2315 |
| Region | Southern |
| County | Marion County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1955-09-21 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2002-11-18 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-08-02 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-11-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52510154 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AA906C |