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    NC78656 - 1947 PIPER CUB SPECIAL

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    Aircraft Summary

    General
    Year
    1947
    Manufacturer
    PIPER
    Model
    CUB SPECIAL
    Serial Number
    11-1417
    Registration #
    NC78656
    Condition
    Used
    FlightRules
    VFR
    Based at
    KBTA
    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!
    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
    Airframe Notes
    Great 2008 Professional Restoration with tasteful upgrades along the way!
    Engine
    Engine Manufacturer
    CONTINENTAL
    Engine Model
    C85-12F
    Engine Horsepower
    85 HP
    Engine Time
    130
    Engine Time Since
    SMOH
    Engine TBO
    2000
    Year Engine Overhauled or Installed as New
    2008
    Engine Time Remaining To Overhaul
    1870
    Engine Notes
    Continental C85-12
173 Since Major Overhaul l 43 Hours Since IRAN
S/N 21202-6-12
    Props
    Prop Manufacturer
    MCCAULEY
    Prop Model
    1B90
    Prop Time
    0
    Prop Time Since
    SOH
    Number of Blades
    2
    Blade Composition
    Aluminum
    Prop Notes
    McCauley Propeller
1B90/CM7145
S/N 9968
43 Hours Since Overhaul
    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
    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
    Exterior
    Year Painted
    2008
    Exterior Notes
    Restoration 173 Hours Ago Excellent Condition
New Ceconite Covering 2008
Cub Yellow F6285
Bahama Blue H9170
Excellent Glass
    Interior
    Year Interior
    2008
    Number of Seats
    2
    Configuration
    Passenger
    Interior Notes
    New Interior 173 Hours Ago Excellent Condition 
Altee Dodge PA18 Front Seat
Restored Cub Gauges
Beautiful Blue Fabric
Aft Storage
    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


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