N78724 – 1947 PA-11 Cub Special
Overview
- Location: San Juan Islands, WA
- Serial: 11-1476
- Make: PIPER
- Model: PA-11
- Year: 1947
- N Number: N78724
- TTAF: 780
- TTE:
- Engine: C-85 Engine with 0-200 (100 HP) upgrade kit installed
- Prop: McCauley 71 x 41 metal propeller (modified to 43” pitch for increased performance)
- Fuel Capacity:
- Empty Weight: 864
- Gross Weight:
- Last Annual: March 2025
- Interior Rating:
- Exterior Rating:
Description
Ready for classic outdoor adventure? This PA-11 might just be your next airplane. Extensively rebuilt from the frame up in the spring of 2012 with an eye towards flying in the back country, it’s been upgraded to 100 HP and is a very light 864 lbs. The upgraded engine, paired with a modified McCauley climb propeller make it a real performer. Light, smooth, and easy on the controls; this aircraft is the best of nostalgic cub flying combined with great performance and utility.
Equipment
- Fully rebuilt in 2012 (frame up from bare metal, including wing rebuild, 3 coats epoxy primer on frame, medium weight Poly-Fiber fabric, new glass & windshield, new floorboards and new seat belts. All new sheet metal parts including engine cowling, boot cowl, fairings & interior panels. Painted with red & white Ranthane and re-assembled with all new control cables and all new AN hardware.).
- Continental C-85 upgraded to 100 HP (0-200 Crankshaft), SMOH in 2012.
- Current annual inspection.
- Classic Piper Cub Special red & white ‘bullet’ paint scheme.
- No electrical system for light weight performance.
- Behind rear seat (metal) extended baggage installed.
- C-85 Engine with 0-200 (100 HP) upgrade kit installed.
- McCauley 71 x 41 metal propeller (modified to 43” pitch for increased performance).
- Heavy duty Atlee Dodge landing gear/heavy duty gear fabric.
- 8:50×6 Tires
- Upgraded to 6” Cleveland wheels and brakes.
- Alaskan Bush Wheel model 3224A tailwheel.
- Classic VFR panel (tachometer, altimeter, airspeed, oil temp. & pressure).
- Battery operated MGL V6 in-dash com radio.
- VGs
Price: $95,000
Contact
Cub Crafters, Inc.
Mark Keneston
mark.keneston@cubcrafters.com
518-410-9404