N78601 - 1947 Piper PA-11 Aircraft Registration

PA11

1947 PIPER PA-11

Aircraft Description

N78601 is a 1947 Piper PA-11, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Leonard James P in Eagle River, AK. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 9, 1955. The registration certificate was issued on June 24, 2010. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N78601 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AAA942 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N78601 was last updated on March 10, 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 N78601. 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
November 9, 1955
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Partnership
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 24, 2010

Registered Owner

Name
LEONARD JAMES P
Address
PO BOX 771084
City
EAGLE RIVER
State / Zip Code
Alaska99577-1084
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
A&C65 SERIES
Horsepower
65 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52524502
Mode S Code (Hex)
AAA942

Additional Details

Registration
N78601
Serial Number
11-1367
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
August 31, 2027
Last Action Date
March 10, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00344960

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC