| Tail Number / N-Number | N311SS |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-24-180 |
| Year Built | 1960 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 24-1959 |
| 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 | O&VO-360 SER |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 180 hp (134 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 120 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | STEELE JAMES W |
| Street | PO BOX 711 |
| City | DAHLONEGA |
| State | GA |
| Zip Code | 30533-0012 |
| Region | Southern |
| County | Lumpkin County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1960-03-17 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1984-10-23 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-10-21 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-10-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50646051 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A34C29 |