N78740 - 1947 Piper PA-11 Aircraft Registration

PA11

1947 PIPER PA-11

Aircraft Description

N78740 is a 1947 Piper PA-11, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Brown Melvin Wayne Jr Trustee in Shady Shores, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 21, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on May 29, 2019. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N78740 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AAAD84 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N78740 was last updated on August 4, 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 N78740. 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 21, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 29, 2019

Registered Owner

Name
BROWN MELVIN WAYNE JR TRUSTEE
Address
78 HIDDEN VALLEY AIRPARK
City
SHADY SHORES
State / Zip Code
Texas76208-7302
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)
52526604
Mode S Code (Hex)
AAAD84

Additional Details

Registration
N78740
Serial Number
11-1512
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
May 31, 2029
Last Action Date
August 4, 2023
Last Update Date
August 4, 2023
Unique ID
00555010

Data Source

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

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