| Tail Number / N-Number | N9978T |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-38-112 |
| Year Built | 1978 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 38-78A0271 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | LYCOMING |
| Engine Model | 0-235 SERIES |
| Engine Type | 4 Cycle |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 115 hp (86 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 183 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | MALETICH DUSTIN S |
| Street | 416 SE 4TH ST |
| City | PILOT ROCK |
| State | OR |
| Zip Code | 97868 |
| Region | Northwest Mountain |
| County | Umatilla County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1978-06-02 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2022-12-03 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-12-03 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-12-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 53370046 |
| Mode S Code Hex | ADF026 |