N78714 - 1955 Piper PA-11 Aircraft Registration

PA11

1955 PIPER PA-11

Aircraft Description

N78714 is a 1955 Piper PA-11, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Closson Luke E Jr in Valdosta, GA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 18, 1955. The registration certificate was issued on February 11, 2002. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2029. Powered by a Ama/expr UNKNOWN ENG engine, N78714 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AAAD1F (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N78714 was last updated on September 2, 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 N78714. 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
1955
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
January 18, 1955
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 11, 2002

Registered Owner

Name
CLOSSON LUKE E JR
Address
1063 RIDGE RD
City
VALDOSTA
State / Zip Code
Georgia31605-5921
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
AMA/EXPR
Engine Model
UNKNOWN ENG
Mode S Code (Oct)
52526437
Mode S Code (Hex)
AAAD1F

Additional Details

Registration
N78714
Serial Number
11-1465
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
September 30, 2029
Last Action Date
September 2, 2023
Last Update Date
September 2, 2023
Unique ID
00225000

Data Source

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

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