N78653 - 1947 Piper PA-11 Aircraft Registration

PA11

1947 PIPER PA-11

Aircraft Description

N78653 is a 1947 Piper PA-11, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Rhiley Craig J in Oshkosh, NE. This aircraft holds a restricted airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 10, 1971. The registration certificate was issued on February 16, 2017. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N78653 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AAA9F3 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N78653 was last updated on January 22, 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 N78653. 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 10, 1971
Classification
Restricted 1 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 16, 2017

Registered Owner

Name
RHILEY CRAIG J
Address
PO BOX 75
City
OSHKOSH
State / Zip Code
Nebraska69154-0075
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)
52524763
Mode S Code (Hex)
AAA9F3

Additional Details

Registration
N78653
Serial Number
11-1414
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
February 28, 2027
Last Action Date
January 22, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00985020

Data Source

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

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