| Tail Number / N-Number | N8878D |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-22-160 |
| Year Built | 1958 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 22-6052 |
| 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 | 94 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | HAMILTON CLYDE LEON |
| Street | 2355 GUMTREE RD |
| City | FOREST |
| State | VA |
| Zip Code | 24551-3927 |
| Region | Eastern |
| County | Bedford County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1958-03-12 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2005-01-04 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-12-22 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-05-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 53035512 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AC3B4A |