Description:
1947 Piper PA-11 Cub Special with 973 hours total time and 173 hours since major overhaul on the Continental C85-12 engine. Restored in 2008, this aircraft is equipped with modern avionics, Cleveland brakes and wheels, ACME Aero shocks, and numerous STC upgrades.
* Year: 1947
* Make/Model: Piper PA-11 Cub Special
* Registration: NC78656
* Serial Number: 11-1416
* Total Time: 973 hours
* Continental C85-12 engine
* Engine Time: 173 hours since major overhaul
* Propeller Time: 173 hours since overhaul
* Useful Load: 423 lbs.
* Two-seat configuration
* VFR equipped
* Light Sport eligible
* Full restoration completed in 2008
* Trig COM radio
* Trig transponder with ADS-B Out
* Garmin Aera 660 GPS with charts, weather, traffic, and airport information
* PS Engineering PM1200 intercom
* Cleveland wheels and brakes
* ACME Aero main landing gear shocks
* B&C BC320-1 starter
* 30-amp generator system
* Steve’s Aircraft gascolator
* Remote spin-on oil filter
* Altee Dodge PA-18 front seat
* Annual inspection completed June 2026
* AD 2025-02-11 (Piper Tail AD) complied with
* Complete, concurrent, original logbooks
* Light runway excursion repairs completed in April 2023
* Original landing gear included
**Point of Contact:** Omaha Aircraft Sales