| Tail Number / N-Number | N8578N |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-28-235 |
| Year Built | 1971 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 28-7110010 |
| 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 | 0-540F1 SERIE |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 260 hp (194 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 107 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | WELLS DAVID H |
| Street | 11730 737 RD |
| City | HOLDREGE |
| State | NE |
| Zip Code | 68949-4137 |
| Region | Central |
| County | Phelps County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1971-03-19 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1996-01-20 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-11-19 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-04-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52742326 |
| Mode S Code Hex | ABC4D6 |