N78688 - Piper PA-11 Aircraft Registration

PA11

PIPER PA-11

Aircraft Description

N78688 is a Piper PA-11, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Babcock Paul G in South Weymouth, MA. The registration certificate was issued on October 31, 1990. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2028. The aircraft is configured with 2 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AAAA61 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N78688 was last updated on May 26, 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 N78688. 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
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
Classification
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 31, 1990

Registered Owner

Name
BABCOCK PAUL G
Address
1647 MAIN ST
City
SOUTH WEYMOUTH
State / Zip Code
Massachusetts02190-1247
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
52525141
Mode S Code (Hex)
AAAA61

Additional Details

Registration
N78688
Serial Number
11-1442
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
July 31, 2028
Last Action Date
May 26, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00775070

Data Source

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

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