N4502M - 1947 Piper PA-11 Aircraft Registration

PA11

1947 PIPER PA-11

Aircraft Description

N4502M is a 1947 Piper PA-11, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Pletcher Marvin D in Yuma, CO. This aircraft holds a multiple airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 9, 1966. The registration certificate was issued on July 1, 2009. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor C90 SERIES engine producing 95 horsepower, N4502M is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A574C6 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N4502M was last updated on March 24, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

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AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N4502M. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.

Model Year
1947
Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
PA-11
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
PA11PA-11 Cub Special
Cruise Speed
67 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
June 9, 1966
Classification
Multiple 1 Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 1, 2009

Registered Owner

Name
PLETCHER MARVIN D
Address
31321 COUNTY RD N
City
YUMA
State / Zip Code
Colorado80759-7821
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
C90 SERIES
Horsepower
95 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51272306
Mode S Code (Hex)
A574C6

Additional Details

Registration
N4502M
Serial Number
11-6
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
October 31, 2027
Last Action Date
March 24, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00722734

Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC