| Tail Number / N-Number | N8278E |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 172N |
| Year Built | 1979 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 17272165 |
| 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 | 0-320 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 180 hp (134 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 105 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | DORSTE KENT L |
| Street | 1616 27TH ST |
| City | AUBURN |
| State | NE |
| Zip Code | 68305-2807 |
| Region | Central |
| County | Nemaha County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1980-05-29 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2020-06-22 |
| Last Action Date | 2023-01-22 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-06-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52647121 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AB4E51 |