| Tail Number / N-Number | N7978E |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 150 |
| Year Built | 1959 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 17778 |
| 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 | CONT MOTOR |
| Engine Model | 0-200 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 100 hp (75 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 90 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Corporation |
| Owner Name | MODESTO VAPOR TRAILS |
| Street | 4613 VIA GIARDIANO |
| City | MODESTO |
| State | CA |
| Zip Code | 95357-0661 |
| Region | Western-Pacific |
| County | Stanislaus County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1959-10-27 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1976-04-20 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-02-14 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-07-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52552573 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AAD57B |