| Tail Number / N-Number | N78685 |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-11 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 111446 |
| 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 | LYCOMING |
| Engine Model | 0-235 SERIES |
| Engine Type | 4 Cycle |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 115 hp (86 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 67 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | SMITH DAVID N |
| Street | 572 SLEEPY HOLLOW RD |
| City | APPLETON |
| State | WA |
| Zip Code | 98602-9721 |
| Region | Northwest Mountain |
| County | Klickitat County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1956-02-10 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2019-08-21 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-03-14 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-08-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52525136 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AAAA5E |