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1947 PIPER CUB SPECIAL
Starts from the median asking price of 420 comparable PIPER Single-Engine Piston listings ($167,250), then adjusts for:
- Year -31 vs comparable listings -20.0%
- Airframe time -2,721 hr vs comps +5.4%
- Engine time -696 hr vs comps +2.1%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | PIPER CUB SPECIAL |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 973 hrs |
| Engine time | 130 SMOH |
| Prop blades | 2 |
| Avionics / Other | Garmin Aera 660 |
| Annual | Restoration 2008 |
| Inspection | Annual |
| Airworthy | Yes |
Description
WOW! This is a show stopper. Beautiful PA11 Cub Special with Electrical and Radios! This may very well be the nicest Piper PA11 in the fleet!
Modifications
STC SA02764SE Acme Aero MLG Shock System STC SA01026SE Steves Gascolator STC SE7559SW Spin On Oil Filter STC SA02156AK Altee Dodge PA18 Pilot Seat and Battery Tray STC SE00145WI B&C Starter STC SA02283AD 30 Amp Generator STC SA11RM Cleveland Wheels and Brakes STC SA4503NM Ceconite 102 Fabric System
Avionics
Trig Comm Radio Trig Transponder PS Engineering PM1200 Intercom TrueBlue TA102 USB Power EBC102A ELT 6 Pin LEMO Headset Plugs Garmin AERA660 Charts l Traffic l Weather
General
| Year | 1947 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | CUB SPECIAL |
| Serial Number | 11-1417 |
| Registration # | NC78656 |
| Condition | Used |
| FlightRules | VFR |
| Based at | KBTA |
Airframe
| Total Time | 973 |
|---|---|
| Max Takeoff Weight | 1,220 lb |
| Basic Empty Weight | 797 lb |
| Useful Load | 423 lb |
| Fuel Capacity Volume | 17 gal |
| Complete Logs | Yes |
Engine
| Engine 1 Make/Model | CONTINENTAL C85-12F |
|---|---|
| Engine Horsepower | 85 HP |
| Engine 1 Time | 130 SMOH |
| Engine TBO | 2000 |
| Year Engine Overhauled or Installed as New | 2008 |
| Engine Time Remaining To Overhaul | 1870 |
Props
| Prop Manufacturer | MCCAULEY |
|---|---|
| Prop Model | 1B90 |
| Prop Time | 0 SOH |
| Number of Blades | 2 |
| Blade Composition | Aluminum |
Avionics
| Avionics/Radios | Trig Comm Radio Trig Transponder PS Engineering PM1200 Intercom TrueBlue TA102 USB Power EBC102A ELT 6 Pin LEMO Headset Plugs Garmin AERA660 Charts l Traffic l Weather |
|---|
Modifications/Conversions
| Modifications/Conversions | STC SA02764SE Acme Aero MLG Shock System STC SA01026SE Steves Gascolator STC SE7559SW Spin On Oil Filter STC SA02156AK Altee Dodge PA18 Pilot Seat and Battery Tray STC SE00145WI B&C Starter STC SA02283AD 30 Amp Generator STC SA11RM Cleveland Wheels and Brakes STC SA4503NM Ceconite 102 Fabric System |
|---|
Interior
| Year Interior | 2008 |
|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 2 |
| Configuration | Passenger |
Exterior
| Year Painted | 2008 |
|---|
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | Complete Restoration 2008 Very Nice PA11 Annual Completed June 2026 AD 2025-02-11 Piper Tail AD Complied With Complete l Concurrent l Original Logbooks Light Repairs Made April 2023 after Runway Excursion Useful Load 423# |
|---|---|
| Airworthy | Yes |
