N78823 - 1947 Piper PA-11 Aircraft Registration

PA11

1947 PIPER PA-11

Aircraft Description

N78823 is a 1947 Piper PA-11, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Allen John L in Big Sandy, TN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 10, 1958. The registration certificate was issued on April 27, 2015. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N78823 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AAB0F8 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N78823 was last updated on May 5, 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 N78823. 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 10, 1958
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 27, 2015

Registered Owner

Name
ALLEN JOHN L
Address
PO BOX 279
City
BIG SANDY
State / Zip Code
Tennessee38221-0279
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)
52530370
Mode S Code (Hex)
AAB0F8

Additional Details

Registration
N78823
Serial Number
11-1597
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
April 30, 2028
Last Action Date
May 5, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00545020

Data Source

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

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