| Tail Number / N-Number | N978AC |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-28-161 |
| Year Built | 1989 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 2841220 |
| 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 | 108 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Corporation |
| Owner Name | NAPLES AIR CENTER INC |
| Street | 230 AVIATION DR S |
| City | NAPLES |
| State | FL |
| Zip Code | 34104-3572 |
| Region | Southern |
| County | Collier County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1989-08-31 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2009-02-03 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-03-15 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-08-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 53320540 |
| Mode S Code Hex | ADA160 |