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Piper PA-11

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Aircraft model · Fixed wing single engine · Airplane · registry codes 7101102, 7101106

Manufacturer (registry)
PIPER
Model
PA-11
Registry codes
7101102, 7101106
Registered
439 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing single engine
Engines
1 · Reciprocating
Seats
2
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise speed
67 mph
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDSA-691
Holder
Piper Aircraft Inc.

Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker. The FAA lists this model under more than one registry code, usually for different spellings of the maker. This page covers them all.

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Aircraft by year built · 639

1945Registered nowDeregistered2026

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 13

ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.

1950In forceSuperseded2026
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  WHERE d.ad_id IN (SELECT ad_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_directive.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('7101102', '7101106'))
  ORDER BY coalesce(d.effective_date, d.publication_date, d.issue_date) DESC, d.ad_number DESC"

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Information bulletins that may apply · 1

Airframe · Piper PA-11

SAIB ACE-99-01Issued Oct 21, 1998
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Registered aircraft · 439

N1049CGerbi Charles R Trustee · Auke Bay, AKS/N 11-1027N1106TPierce John R · Hulett, WYBuilt 1949 · S/N 11-996N113CWDawson John W · Milton Freewater, ORBuilt 1946 · S/N 11-3
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  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('7101102', '7101106')
  ORDER BY n_number"

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NTSB investigations · 209

Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

Defining event, 2008 on

Of 23 cases NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events

In the probable cause, 2008 on

Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings

First occurrence, 1982 to 2007

Of 44 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB ANC26LA041Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openPiper PA-11 · Susitna, AKMay 16, 2026 · N4997M · Substantial damageNTSB ANC25LA103Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-11 · Lake Louise, AKThe pilot’s encounter with gusting crosswind conditions during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent impact with terrain.Sep 10, 2025 · N5025H · Substantial damageNTSB WPR25LA021Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-11 · Rexburg, IDThe pilot’s failure to see and avoid transmission wires during the landing approach.Oct 19, 2024 · N4846M · Substantial damage
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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = a.case_mkey
  WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('7101102', '7101106')
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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FAA incident reports · 142

Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.

Accident 20260515004959APiper PA-11 · Big Lake, AKPilot departed lake hood (lhd) gravel strip, for a flight to the susitna river area. Pilot initiated an approach to land on a sand bar on the susitna river. After touchdown the pilot applied the brakes. The plane flipped forward over the nose on to it's back.…May 15, 2026 · N4997M · Substantial damageAccident 20250910015399APiper PA-11 · Gulkana, AKPilot was taking off from a gravel bar. After takeoff, pilot reached down to retract flaps at 55 mph and approximately 50' AGL. At that time a gust of wind hit the plane from aircraft left, causing aircraft to tilt 60 degrees right. Pilot attempted to…Sep 10, 2025 · N5025H · Substantial damageAccident 20241019019619APiper PA-11 · Rexburg, IDPilot was descending for landing at a local aviation event and failed to clear powerlines at the edge of a field. As a result of hitting the power lines the aircraft impacted terrain nose down causing seriuos injuries and substatial damage. The pilot was…Oct 19, 2024 · N4846M · Substantial damage
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  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('7101102', '7101106')
  ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"

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Service difficulty reports · 8

SDR CA100914004Steering Sys · misinstalledDURING INSP OF THE RUDDER ASSY. WHILE ACFT WAS DISASSEMBLED FOR O/H, IT WAS FOUND THAT DURING PREVIOUS REPLACEMENT OF ACFT FABRIC, BOLTS ATTACHING THE RUDDER STEERING ARM CASTING TO THE RUDDER ASSY HAD BEEN REMOVED TO FACILITATE THE INSTALLATION OF THE NEW FASep 14, 2010 · Piper PA11 · Rudder Control SystemSDR 2003FA0000974Rib · crackedDURING INSPECTION OF LT AILERON, FOUND ALL THREE AILERON ATTACH POINT RIBS CRACKED ADJACENT TO MOUNTING BELL CRANKS.Jul 18, 2003 · N2163N · Piper PA11 · AileronsSDR 98ZZZX2175Gascolator · wornPOSSIBLE LOSS OF FUEL GASCOLATOR DUE TO BREAKAGE OF BAIL. THIS HAS BEEN FOUND ON A NUMBER OF OLDER PIPERS DUE TO THE FACT THAT THE BAIL UPPER ENDS WEAR INTO THE BRACKET THAT HOLDS THE ENTIRE ASSEMBLY TO FIREWALL.Apr 27, 1998 · Piper PA11 · Aircraft Fuel Filter/StrainerSDR 98ZZZX1179Elt · failedTHE ELT DID NOT ACTIVATE ON IMPACT. IT DID TEST USING AN AM RADIO AFTER TURNING ON MANUALLY. THE DATE ON THE BATTERY WAS DUE DECEMBER, 1993.Dec 31, 1997 · N5532H · Piper PA11 · Emergency Locator BeaconSDR 98ZZZX831Hose · deterioratedDURING A FATAL AIRCRAFT ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION, INTERNAL DETERIORATION OF MIL-6000 HOSE WAS FOUND PLUGGING A VENT LINE. THE HOSE WAS DATED DURING 1977 AND 1986. THE AIRCRAFT WAS OPERATING ON AUTO GAS (STC'D). THIS CONDITION HAS BEEN SEEN AND REPORTED BEFOREDec 30, 1997 · N5532H · Piper PA11 · Aircraft Fuel Distribution SystemSDR EY2R9601182Propeller · corrodedCORROSION FOUND ON FIXED-PITCH PROPELLER.Nov 1, 1996 · Piper PA11 · Propeller AssemblySDR 95ZZZX6619Clevis · brokenDURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, FOUND TOP CLEVIS OF THE RT TAIL BRACE WIRE BROKEN. THE SPECIAL WASHER, P/N 40131-00, WAS IN PLACE. THIS BRAKE WAS ON THE OUTSIDE OF CLEVIS AND EASY TO SEE. ALL THESE OLD TAIL BRACE WIRES AND ENDS WILL BE REPLACED WITH COMPLETE NEW Nov 1, 1995 · N4964M · Piper PA11 · Empennage StructureSDR 95ZZZX6407Guide · excess wornOWNER REPORTED EXCESSIVE BLOW-BY. COMPRESSION CHECK NR 2 - 52/80 AND NR 4 - 50/80. EXHAUST VALVES LEAKING. PISTONS HEAVY WITH CARBON BUILD-UP. EXHAUST GUIDES WORN BEYOND TCM LIMITS. SUBMITTER STATES THIS IS 4 OUT 10 CYLINDERS INSTALLED, ALL WITH LESS THANOct 16, 1995 · N4565M · Piper PA11 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
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STCs that may be installed · 161

Approved for this model: the STC’s model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. The registry doesn’t record which STCs an aircraft has.

STC SA01233SEFabrication and installation of Alaskan Bushwheel LLC tail wheel and fork assemblyABI, LLCSTC SA04837NYInstallation of AeroLED's Holdings, LLC., position lights, navigation lights, strobe lights and beacon lightsAeroLED's Holdings, LLCSTC SA04652CHTo allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specificationSwift Fuels LLC
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    WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('7101102', '7101106')
    GROUP BY stc_number
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The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

Faunce John W PA-111 registered aircraftRegistry code 056235ZPiper-Smith PA-111 registered aircraftRegistry code 7101103Piper-Carter PA-111 registered aircraftRegistry code 7101105Piper / Harris PA-111 registered aircraftRegistry code 7101108Piper / Duke PA-110 registered aircraftRegistry code 7101107
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  WHERE m.match_key = 'PA11' AND m.code NOT IN ('7101102', '7101106')
  GROUP BY ALL
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