| Tail Number / N-Number | N98197 |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-11 |
| Year Built | 1946 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 18358 |
| 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 | HARDY WILLARD H JR |
| Street | 54 MARLBORO ST |
| City | NEWTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip Code | 02458-2443 |
| Region | New England |
| County | Middlesex County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1959-07-15 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2022-10-22 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-10-22 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-10-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 53331216 |
| Mode S Code Hex | ADB28E |