N78798 - 1947 Piper PA-11 Aircraft Registration

PA11

1947 PIPER PA-11

Aircraft Description

N78798 is a 1947 Piper PA-11, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Hughes David C in Bakersfield, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 6, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on March 1, 2025. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2032. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N78798 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AAAE3B (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N78798 was last updated on March 1, 2025. 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 N78798. 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
April 6, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 1, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
HUGHES DAVID C
Address
13520 TABLE ROCK AVE
City
BAKERSFIELD
State / Zip Code
California93314-8670
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)
52527073
Mode S Code (Hex)
AAAE3B

Additional Details

Registration
N78798
Serial Number
11-1572
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
March 31, 2032
Last Action Date
March 1, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00885000

Data Source

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

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