| Tail Number / N-Number | N8078D |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-18 |
| Year Built | 1957 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 18-6061 |
| 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 | LYCOMING |
| Engine Model | O-320-B2A |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 160 hp (119 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 97 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | STEVENSON WILLIAM E |
| Street | 30820 W GLENN HWY |
| City | SUTTON |
| State | AK |
| Zip Code | 99674-8107 |
| Region | Alaskan |
| County | Matanuska-Susitna Borough |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 2006-01-31 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2014-11-19 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-06-22 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-11-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52577522 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AAFF52 |