| Tail Number / N-Number | N9978X |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 185 |
| Year Built | 1961 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 185-0178 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | CONT MOTOR |
| Engine Model | I0-470 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 260 hp (194 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 125 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | LYONS JEFFERY E |
| Street | 913 TRADE WINDS RD |
| City | CARROLLTON |
| State | GA |
| Zip Code | 30116-5910 |
| Region | Southern |
| County | Carroll County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1961-07-01 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2016-11-17 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-06-28 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-11-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 53370052 |
| Mode S Code Hex | ADF02A |