| Tail Number / N-Number | N978ET |
| Manufacturer | ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY |
| Model | R44 II |
| Year Built | 2005 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 10978 |
| Aircraft Type | Rotorcraft |
| 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 | IO-540-AE1A5 |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 260 hp (194 kW) |
| Type of Registrant | LLC |
| Owner Name | FLYING J SERVICES LLC |
| Street | 1750 COUNTY ROAD 323 |
| City | JOURDANTON |
| State | TX |
| Zip Code | 78026-5193 |
| Region | Southwestern |
| County | Atascosa County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Multiple |
| Airworthiness Date | 2019-02-28 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2023-01-26 |
| Last Action Date | 2023-01-26 |
| Expiration Date | 2030-01-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 53320723 |
| Mode S Code Hex | ADA1D3 |