| Tail Number / N-Number | N4897M |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-11 |
| Year Built | 1947 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 11-423 |
| 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 | 67 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Corporation |
| Owner Name | SCHOOL OF MISSIONARY AVIATION TECHNOLOGY |
| Street | 84 E SPRAGUE RD |
| City | IONIA |
| State | MI |
| Zip Code | 48846-7408 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | Ionia County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1992-01-16 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2021-06-15 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-06-15 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-06-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51406541 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A60D61 |