| Tail Number / N-Number | N16686 |
| Manufacturer | PIPER-SMITH |
| Model | PA-11 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 11-JRS-3 |
| 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 | CONT MOTOR |
| Engine Model | C90 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 95 hp (71 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 75 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | SMITH A J |
| Street | 615 E DOUGLAS ST |
| City | ONEILL |
| State | NE |
| Zip Code | 68763-1647 |
| Region | Central |
| County | Holt County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Experimental |
| Airworthiness Date | 1978-03-08 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2017-01-18 |
| Last Action Date | 2023-01-22 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-01-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50205607 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A10B87 |