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1947 PIPER PA-11 CUB SPECIAL
Starts from the median asking price of 19 comparable Piper Single-Engine Piston listings ($170,000), then adjusts for:
- Year -5 vs comparable listings -7.5%
- Airframe time -2,452 hr vs comps +4.9%
- ADS-B (21% of comps) +2.1%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | Piper PA-11 CUB SPECIAL |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 973 hrs |
| Engine time | 173 SMOH |
| Avionics / Audio panel | PS PM1200 |
| Avionics / GPS / datalink | GARMIN aera 660, Trig TA10 |
| ADS-B | Yes |
| Inspection | Annual |
Description
Detailed Description Shopping for the nicest PA-11 in the fleet? Here it is. Omaha Aircraft is thrilled to share this awesome Cub Special. An honest 10/10 airplane! Supplemental Type Certificates STC SA01026SE Steve's Aircraft Gascolator P/N SA3-00 STC SA02764SE Hood Tech ACME Aero MLG Shocks STC SE7559SW Stratus Tool Oil Filter Adapter STC SA02156AK F. Altee Dodge PA-18 Front Seat Battery Tray STC SE00145WI B&C Specialty BC 320-1 Starter STC SA02283AK Endowment Enterprises 30 Amp Generator System STC SA11RM Cleveland Cleveland Wheels P/N 40-60 STC SA11RM Cleveland Cleveland Brakes P/N 30-60 STC SA4503NM Ceconite Ceconite 102 Fabric System Randolph W7868 Nitrate Dope Randolph W8350 Butyrate Dope (2) Randolph W8350 Silver Dope (4) Cub Yellow F6285 Bahama Blue H9170 Additional Equipment Cleveland Wheels Spin On Oil Filter 30 Amp Generator Cleveland Brakes B&C Starter 6 PIN LEMO Plugs PA-18 Front Seat Under Seat Battery Tray ACME Aero MLG Shocks Steves Gascolator USB Power Port Stick Mounted Push to Talk Additional Information 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 Original Landing Gear Included Useful Load 423# This 1947 Piper PA-11 Cub Special is the finest example of a PA-11 anywhere. Full Restoration in 2008 with impeccable care and maintenance along the way. Tasteful upgrades and an engine compartment clean enough to cook breakfast on...this PA-11 should be on your short list.
Modifications
Continental C85-12 S/N 21202-6-12 173 Hours Since Major Overhaul Aircraft Cylinders and Engines l Greeley, CO 2008 43 Hours Since IRAN Central Cylinder Service l Omaha, NE 2017 Recent Carburetor Overhaul Steve's Gascolator Remote Oil Filter BC 320-1 Starter 30 Amp Alternator
Avionics
Trig Comm Radio Trig Transponder with ADSB Out PS Engineering PM1200 2 Place Intercom TrueBlue TA102 USB Powerport EBC102A ELT 6 PIN LEMO Headset Jacks Garmin Aera 660 GPS Charts l Weather l Traffic l Airport Information
Recommended avionics upgrades
No autopilot is listed — a GFC 500 (or S-TEC 3100 / Trio Pro Pilot where the GFC isn't STC'd) adds a modern digital autopilot with envelope protection, subject to model approval.
See prices & suppliers ›Suggestions are based on the panel described in this listing; verify STC approval for this make/model before any installation.
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Previous listing for NC78656
1947 PIPER CUB SPECIAL
- Then asking
- $73k
- Airframe
- 973 hrs
- Engine
- CONTINENTAL
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