| Tail Number / N-Number | N8978Q |
| Manufacturer | AERO COMMANDER |
| Model | S2R |
| Year Built | 1972 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 1648R |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 1 seat |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | P&W |
| Engine Model | R1340 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 600 hp (448 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 119 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Corporation |
| Owner Name | JOHNSON AIRSPRAY INC |
| Street | PO BOX 276 |
| City | ARGYLE |
| State | MN |
| Zip Code | 56713-0276 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | Marshall County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Restricted |
| Airworthiness Date | 1972-06-10 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2014-10-23 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-05-12 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-10-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 53061324 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AC62D4 |