| Tail Number / N-Number | N8978C |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-22-135 |
| Year Built | 1953 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 22-1558 |
| 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 | 0-290 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 140 hp (104 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 94 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | MENKE CLINT A |
| Street | 76135 ROAD 428 |
| City | COZAD |
| State | NE |
| Zip Code | 69130-5314 |
| Region | Central |
| County | Dawson County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1955-08-09 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2007-02-28 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-08-18 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-08-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 53061310 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AC62C8 |