| Tail Number / N-Number | N79838 |
| Manufacturer | MOONEY |
| Model | M20E |
| Year Built | 1964 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 502 |
| 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 | I0360 SER |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 180 hp (134 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 127 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | SCHELL JEFFREY J |
| Street | 1911 BELVEDERE DR |
| City | BILLINGS |
| State | MT |
| Zip Code | 59102-2718 |
| Region | Northwest Mountain |
| County | Yellowstone County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1964-12-08 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1995-10-04 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-02-24 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-07-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52554237 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AAD89F |