Deregistered Aircraft 1 of 1. This aircraft was previously assigned the N-number N8978B.
| Tail Number / N-Number | N8978B |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 172 |
| Year Built | 1958 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 36678 |
| 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 | CONT MOTOR |
| Engine Model | 0-300 SER |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 145 hp (108 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 105 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | DWYER JOHN F |
| Street | RT 45 LAKE WARAMAUG |
| City | NEW PRESTON |
| State | CT |
| Zip Code | 06777 |
| Country | US |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1958-03-11 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1983-12-07 |
| Last Action Date | 2002-01-04 |
| Last Status | Registration Expired – Pending Cancellation |
| Cancellation Date | 2014-11-20 |
| Mode S Code | 53061307 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AC62C7 |