| Tail Number / N-Number | N8311L |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-28-161 |
| Year Built | 1980 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 28-8116104 |
| 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 | 0-320 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 180 hp (134 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 108 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | SIMPSON ROBERT B |
| Street | PO BOX 1301 |
| City | SOUTH PASADENA |
| State | CA |
| Zip Code | 91031-1301 |
| Region | Western-Pacific |
| County | Los Angeles County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1980-11-26 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1993-03-18 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-08-29 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-11-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52657227 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AB5E97 |