| Tail Number / N-Number | N97978 |
| Manufacturer | STINSON |
| Model | 108-2 |
| Year Built | 1946 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 108-978 |
| 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 | 0-435A/0-435C |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 190 hp (142 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 90 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | DAWLEY LYLE M |
| Street | 2157 VOYAGER ST |
| City | NORTH POLE |
| State | AK |
| Zip Code | 99705-7562 |
| Region | Alaskan |
| County | Fairbanks North Star Borough |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1957-06-05 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2011-06-16 |
| Last Action Date | 2023-01-22 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-06-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 53324202 |
| Mode S Code Hex | ADA882 |