1947 Piper Cub SpecialSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Blair, NE, USA
This 1947 Piper Cub Special, registration NC78656, is offered at $75,000 and presents as a beautifully restored example of the iconic PA11. With an airframe total time of just 973 hours, the aircraft underwent a professional restoration in 2008, including a fresh Ceconite 102 fabric system and a new paint scheme of Cub Yellow with Bahama Blue accents, completed approximately 173 hours ago. The restoration also included a new interior, featuring an Altee Dodge PA18 front seat, restored Cub gauges, and blue fabric, all in excellent condition. The aircraft is based at KBTA in Blair, Nebraska, and is classified as VFR.
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Specifications
- Category
- Single-Engine Piston
- Intended Use
- Classic / Antique, Recreational
- Flight Rules
- VFR
- Useful Load
- 423 lbs
- Seats
- 2
Hours, Logs & Inspections
- Total Time
- 973 hrs
- Engine 1 Time
- 130 hrs (SMOH)
- Prop 1 Time
- (SOH)
- Logbook Status
- Complete Logs, Original Logbooks
- Inspection Status
- Complete Restoration 2008 Very Nice PA11 Annual Completed June 2026 AD 2025-02-11 Piper Tail AD Complied With Complete l Concurrent l Original Logbooks Light Repairs Made April 2023 after Runway Excursion
Avionics
Comms
Trig Comm Radio
Transponder
Trig Transponder
Audio
PS Engineering PM1200 - PS Intercom
GPS
Garmin AERA660 - Charts l Traffic l Weather
Additional Equipment
Electrical System
B&C Starter - B&C STC SA00146WI, 30 Amp Generator STC SA02283AD, USB Power
Battery
TrueBlue TA102 - USB Power, Battery Tray STC SA02156AK
Exhaust System
Steves Gascolator STC SA01026SE, Spin On Oil Filter STC SE7559SW
Landing Gear
Acme Aero MLG Shock System STC SA02764SE, Cleveland Wheels and Brakes STC SA11RM
Seats
Altee Dodge PA18 Pilot Seat
Fabric
Ceconite 102 Fabric System STC SA4503NM
ELT
EBC102A - ELT 6 Pin LEMO Headset Plugs
Interior & Exterior
- Interior Year
- 2008
- Paint Year
- 2008
- Interior Notes
- New Interior 173 Hours Ago Excellent Condition Altee Dodge PA18 Front Seat Restored Cub Gauges Beautiful Blue Fabric Aft Storage
- Exterior Notes
- Restoration 173 Hours Ago Excellent Condition New Ceconite Covering 2008 Cub Yellow F6285 Bahama Blue H9170 Excellent Glass
Engine & Propeller
- Engine Type
- Piston
- Engine Count
- 1
- Engine Make
- Continental
- Engine Model
- C85-12F
- Engine Power
- 85 HP
- Propeller Model
- McCauley 1B90
Asking Price
$75,000
Aircraft Location
Blair, NE, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Jul 31, 2026: $75,000 - controller
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Asking Price
$75,000
Aircraft Location
Blair, NE, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Jul 31, 2026: $75,000 - controller
Contact Seller
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Asking Price
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