Piper PA-11 Cub Special
443 on the U.S. register across 2 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1946 to 1997; half of them date from 1947 or earlier. Alaska has the most (56). 12% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
About the PA-11 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Fixed-wing, single engine · Piston singles
- Power
- Piston (reciprocating), 1 engine
- Common engines
- Cont Motor C90 Series (193), Cont Motor A&C65 Series (95), Cont Motor C85 Series (68)
- Seats
- 2
- Cruise speed
- about 67 mph
- Maker on the register
- Piper
- Registered
- earliest certificate December 30, 1974; newest September 22, 2026
Where they are owner's state
Who owns them registrant type
Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft
When they were built by decade · 96 with no year on file
Registrations by year certificates issued since 2010, including changes of owner · 2026 is the year so far
Registration status
Airworthiness certificate class
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
Fleet pages: Tri-County Sprayers INC · Scootair LLC · Riggin Flight Service INC
Accident history NTSB records · 66 cases since 1982, 9 fatal
The 8 most recent of 66 cases where the NTSB's make and model match this family's versions. Rates per registered aircraft, phases of flight and causes are coming with the analytics stage. Each aircraft's own page also shows its record.
Questions people ask answers refresh every morning
How many Piper PA-11 Cub Special aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
443 as of October 2, 2026, counting 2 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Piper PA-11s?
Alaska, with 56.
Who owns the Piper PA-11?
12% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals and co-owners, who are never named on this site.
Aircraft newest certificates first · 4 PA-11S (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N5556H | Piper PA-11S |
Individual owner Massachusetts |
None on file | 2019-03-28 | Valid |
| N4987H | Piper PA-11S |
Individual owner Washington |
Standard | 2018-04-16 | Valid |
| N4504M | Piper PA-11S |
Individual owner Maine |
Multiple | 2012-05-14 | Valid |
| N5538H | Piper PA-11S |
Individual owner North Dakota |
Standard | 2001-10-10 | Valid |