| Tail Number / N-Number | N9278J |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-28-180 |
| Year Built | 1966 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 28-3357 |
| 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 | O&VO-360 SER |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 180 hp (134 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 107 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | MCBRIDE GARY J |
| Street | 15 FREEDOM WAY UNIT 67 |
| City | NIANTIC |
| State | CT |
| Zip Code | 06357-1047 |
| Region | New England |
| County | New London County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1966-05-13 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1993-09-28 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-03-10 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-08-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 53155644 |
| Mode S Code Hex | ACDBA4 |