The Piper PA-11 (ICAO type PA11) is an aircraft of United States origin. It has a maximum take-off weight of 600 kg. It offers a maximum range of 380 nm, a cruise speed of 87 knots, a service ceiling of 18,000 ft and seating for up to 2 across its variants.
Piper PA-11
Fleet & certification
- Built
- 576
- Active
- 574
- Origin
- United States
Comparable listings
Per-variant specifications
The FAA paperwork
TCDS A-691 · Rev 31 · issued 1977-11-01
- MTOW
- 554 kg
- Seats
- 2 crew
- Fuel
- 64 L
Continental A-65-8F (See Item 311D for optional engines)
Type Certificate No. 691 (CAR 4a)
Where to look next
Piper PA-11 market & fleet intelligence
Registry, flight-tracking and market data on the Piper PA-11 fleet — updated daily.
79 yearsmedian age
Of the 439 registered Piper PA-11 with a known build year (76% of the 576 we track), the median age is 79 years.
18changed registration in 12 months
18 of the 576 registered Piper PA-11 we track changed registration in the last 12 months (3% of the fleet), across 18 registration events. Registration changes include ownership transfers, re-registrations and address updates — not all are sales.
- Aircraft seen flying
- 1
- Tracked flights
- 2
- Tracked flight hours
- 2
- Share of fleet flying
- 0%
1 Piper PA-11 were tracked flying in the last 90 days (0% of the registered fleet), across 2 flights. Sprinkle flight tracking began May 2026; coverage is ADS-B-derived and not exhaustive.
Piper PA-11 manuals & documents
7 documents for the Piper PA-11 — Training Manual · Service Bulletins · Other Documents · Supplemental Type Certificate · Performance Data. PDFs served from cdn.sprinkle.com.
This document serves as a comprehensive training manual for the Piper PA-11 Cub Special, focusing on the Poly-Fiber covering system. It provides step-by-step instructions for covering and finishing fabric-covered aircraft, making it accessible for both novices and experienced builders. The manual emphasizes safety, proper techniques, and the necessary materials and tools required for the covering process. It also includes health and safety guidelines, as well as detailed descriptions of the Poly-Fiber products used in the covering system. This manual is essential for anyone looking to cover or re-cover their aircraft using the Poly-Fiber method, ensuring compliance with safety standards and best practices.
- The Poly-Fiber STC allows for the replacement of original aircraft covering with the Poly-Fiber system.
- Use only approved Poly-Fiber products to maintain compliance with safety and airworthiness standards.
- A calibrated clothing iron must be used for heat tightening; never exceed 250°F on cemented areas.
- Proper surface preparation is crucial for successful fabric application, including cleaning and repairing any imperfections.
- Personal protective equipment is essential to prevent health issues when working with chemicals and solvents.
Service Bulletins
Supplemental Type Certificate
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What is the range of the Piper PA-11?
The Piper PA-11 has a maximum range of 380 nautical miles across variants.
How many people can the Piper PA-11 carry?
The Piper PA-11 seats up to 2 across its variants.
What is the MTOW of the Piper PA-11?
The Piper PA-11's maximum take-off weight is 600 kg.
What is the ICAO type designator for the Piper PA-11?
The Piper PA-11's ICAO type designator is PA11.
How many Piper PA-11 aircraft are registered worldwide?
Sprinkle tracks 576 registered Piper PA-11 airframes worldwide.
Registered PA-11 aircraft
Individual PA-11 airframes by tail number — registration history, operator and lineage.
- C-GWPQ· 2017
- N710JF· 2008
- C-FZWA· 2002
- N4795M· 1997
- N909AP· 1994
- C-FFUS· 1991
- N3211F· 1974
- N78759· 1956
- N78780· 1956
- N78714· 1955
- N78754· 1955
- C-FPKN· 1952
- C-FFBI· 1950
- C-FNRN· 1950
- C-FUJB· 1949
- N5030H· 1949
- C-FADA· 1949
- N5065H· 1949
- N5022H· 1949
- C-JXC· 1949
- N5042H· 1949
- N5573H· 1949
- N5037H· 1949
- N5559H· 1949