| Tail Number / N-Number | N31970 |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-28R-201 |
| Year Built | 1978 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 28R-7837260 |
| 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 | IO-360-C1C6 |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 200 hp (149 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 108 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | BENEFIELD JOHN H JR |
| Street | 2431 ROME HWY |
| City | CEDARTOWN |
| State | GA |
| Zip Code | 30125-4481 |
| Region | Southern |
| County | Polk County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 2009-07-08 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1983-09-09 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-03-14 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-08-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50665646 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A36BA6 |