# Piper-Smith PA-11 - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 7101103 - Manufacturer (registry): PIPER-SMITH - Model: PA-11 - Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine - Category: Airplane - Engines: 1 · Reciprocating - Seats: 2 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Cruise speed: 75 mph - Certification: Type certificated - Data sheet: [TCDS A-691](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A-691) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: Piper Aircraft Inc. - Registered aircraft: 1 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-smith-pa-11 Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs) Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment. - [AD 2025-02-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-02-11): Rudder Structure · FS 2001 J5A (Army L-4F), J5A-80, J5B (Army L-4G) and 67 more. Effective Mar 20, 2025 - [AD 2015-08-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2015-08-04): Wings · FS 2000 L-14, AE-1, HE-1 and 77 more. Effective Jun 3, 2015 - [AD 2001-23-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-23-17): GNS 430 units · Cessna 172, 182, 206 and 209 more. Effective Dec 28, 2001 - [AD 96-09-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-09-06): Air Filter Assemblies · Maule Aerospace Technology 7ACA, 7ECA, 7FC and 180 more. Effective Jun 7, 1996 - [AD 85-06-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/85-06-04): Fuel Tank · FS 2001 AE-1, HE-1, J5A-80 and 60 more. Effective May 4, 1985 - [AD 78-10-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-10-03): Fuel Venting · FS 2001 AE-1, HE-1, J5A-80 and 66 more. Effective May 23, 1978 - [AD 68-05-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/68-05-01): Exhaust Mufflers · FS 2001 J5A-80, J5A (Army L-4F), J5B (Army L-4G) and 67 more. Effective Mar 31, 1968 - [AD 58-12-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/58-12-02): Aileron Hinge Brackets · Piper J-3, J3C-40, J3C-50 and 20 more - [AD 52-07-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/52-07-03): Lift Strut Rework · Piper J-3, J3C-40, J3C-50 and 15 more - [AD 50-05-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/50-05-01): Nicopress Sleeve Rework · Piper PA-12, PA-12S, J3C-40 and 6 more - [AD 49-14-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/49-14-01): Elevator Connector Tube Fitting · FS 2003 J-3, J3C-40, J3C-50 and 17 more - [AD 48-03-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/48-03-03): Header Tank Installation · Piper PA-11 - [AD 47-50-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-50-06): Shock Strut Cracks · Piper J3C-65S, PA-11 and J3C-65 (Army L-4; L-4A; L-4B (Navy NE-1); L-4H; L-4J (Navy NE-2)) Historical (superseded or no longer in force): - [AD 99-01-05 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-01-05-R1) (historical): Wings · FS 2000 L-14, AE-1, HE-1 and 73 more. Effective Jan 14, 2014 - [AD 99-01-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-01-05) (historical): Wing Lift Struts or Forks · FS 2000 L-14, AE-1, HE-1 and 73 more. Effective Feb 8, 1999 - [AD 93-10-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/93-10-06) (historical): Corroded Wing Lift Struts or Cracked Forks · Piper Aircraft, Inc., The New J-2, J-3, J4 and 28 more. Effective Jul 9, 1993 ## Information bulletins (advisory) (1) - [SAIB ACE-99-01](https://openairdocs.org/saib/ACE-99-01): . Issued Oct 21, 1998 ## Registered aircraft (1) - [N16686](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N16686): [Smith A J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SMITH%20A%20J), [Oneill, NE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NE/Oneill), S/N 11-JRS-3 ## NTSB investigations (1) From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [NTSB CHI93LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA173), May 15, 1993: Piper PA-11 (N16686), Thedford, NE, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S SELECTION OF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN ON WHICH TO LAND AND HIS EXCESSIVE USE OF BRAKES. ## FAA accident and incident reports (1) From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [Accident 19930515013979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930515013979A), May 15, 1993: Piper PA11 (N16686), Thedford, NE, Substantial damage. Landed fast in a pasture. Used excessive braking. Nosed over in a depression in the pasture. ## Service difficulty reports (8) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR CA100914004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA100914004), Sep 14, 2010: STEERING SYS. MISINSTALLED. DURING 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 ST - [SDR 2003FA0000974](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000974), Jul 18, 2003: RIB. CRACKED. DURING INSPECTION OF LT AILERON, FOUND ALL THREE AILERON ATTACH POINT RIBS CRACKED ADJACENT TO MOUNTING BELL CRANKS. - [SDR 98ZZZX2175](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX2175), Apr 27, 1998: GASCOLATOR. WORN. POSSIBLE 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 - [SDR 98ZZZX1179](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX1179), Dec 31, 1997: ELT. FAILED. THE 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. - [SDR 98ZZZX831](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX831), Dec 30, 1997: HOSE. DETERIORATED. DURING 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. - [SDR EY2R9601182](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9601182), Nov 1, 1996: PROPELLER. CORRODED. CORROSION FOUND ON FIXED-PITCH PROPELLER. - [SDR 95ZZZX6619](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX6619), Nov 1, 1995: CLEVIS. BROKEN. DURING 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 CL - [SDR 95ZZZX6407](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX6407), Oct 16, 1995: GUIDE. EXCESS WORN. OWNER 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 WO ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (161, first 50) Approved for this model: the STC's model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. In force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has. - [STC SA01233SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01233SE): Fabrication and installation of Alaskan Bushwheel LLC tail wheel and fork assembly. ABI, LLC - [STC SA04837NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04837NY): Installation of AeroLED's Holdings, LLC., position lights, navigation lights, strobe lights and beacon lights. AeroLED's Holdings, LLC - [STC SA04652CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04652CH): To allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification. Swift Fuels LLC - [STC SA800EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA800EA): Installation of Whelen Anti-Collision, Position, or Anti-Collision/Position Light System, and applicable associated power supplies. Whelen Aerospace Technologies - [STC SA00079NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00079NY): Installation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter kit AFC-K008 on single and multi engine fixed wing light aircraft incorporating Teledyne Continental reciprocating engines of 450 horsepower or less. Airwolf Filter Corporation - [STC SA02525LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02525LA): Installation of Wheel and Brake Assemblies. Game Aerospace LLC - [STC SA01005DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01005DE): Installation of a EarthX ETX900-TSO Lithium battery. EarthX Inc - [STC SA01704LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01704LA): Installation of the Grove Disk Brake System. Grove Aircraft Landing Gear Systems Inc - [STC SA00081NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00081NY): Installation of Iceman Aviation Supplies, Inc. Carburetor Ice Detector. Alcor LLC - [STC SA7965SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA7965SW): Application of fabric and polyurethane finishing system. Shady Aviation LLC - [STC SA02764SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02764SE): Installation of Acme Aero Shock landing gear shock absorbers. Acme Suspensions LLC - [STC SA02765SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02765SE): Installation of Acme Stinger tailwheel landing gear shock absorber. Acme Suspensions LLC - [STC SA00715CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00715CH): Installation of Air Energy Service P/N J-3-212 ball type, sight fuel tank quantity gauge on the side of an AESI P/N AESI-125 12-gallon wing tank. Crown MN Aviation LLC - [STC SA1496GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1496GL): Installation of a 12-gallon fuel tank and fuel system in the left wing or left and right wings. Crown MN Aviation, LLC - [STC SA02386AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02386AK): Replacement of existing landing and/or taxi light reflector and bulbs with Light Emitting Diode (LED) lighting systems. AeroLED's Holding LLC - [STC SA03898NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA03898NY): Installation and maintenance of ORATEX covering and coating material. Aircraft Design & Certification Ltd - [STC SA01343WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01343WI): Installation of B&C Specialty Products BC400 alternator. B & C Specialty Products Inc - [STC SA02582AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02582AK): Installation of Airframes Alaska Brake Pedal and Master Cylinder Assembly. Airframes Alaska LLC - [STC SA02579AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02579AK): Installation of Swing bar. Willow Mountain Ranch - [STC SA1038SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1038SO): Installation of Aqua Model 1500 floats. Outpost X Aviation Inc - [STC SA02576AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02576AK): Installation of Cleveland and ABI, LLC Wheel and Brake Kits. ABI LLC - [STC SA02233AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02233AK): Installation of high visibility fuel sight gauge. Dakota Cub Aircraft Inc - [STC SA3-356](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3-356): Installation of Wipaire Skis Model C-2200 main ski and Model AWT-2500 or AWT-2500A tail wheel skis. F.Atlee Dodge Aircraft Services - [STC SA3-357](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3-357): Installation of Wipaire Skis Model C-2200 main skis and Model AWT-2500 or AWT-2500A tail wheel ski. F.Atlee Dodge Aircraft Services - [STC SA3-424](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3-424): Installation of Wiparie Skis Model CTF-2200 (Acft Skis) (FluiDyne) (Federal) tail ski on airplanes equipped with Scott Model 3000 tail wheel. F.Atlee Dodge Aircraft Services - [STC SA02987CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02987CH): Installation of the Electroair Electronic Ignition System. Electroair Acquisition Corporation - [STC SA5-33](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA5-33): Removed unbalanced tail surfaces and installed balanced tail surfaces. Install elevators, Piper P/N 12789-00 and 12789-01 and stabilizers, Piper P/N 12790-00 and 12790-01. Wilbur Repair Service Marguerite Benson or Anne Wilbur - [STC SA01967WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01967WI): Use of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded Avgas. General Aviation Modifications Inc - [STC SA36CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA36CH): Installation of Baumann Model 1420 floats. Baumann Floats LLC - [STC SA04776NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04776NY): The HIPEC Covering and Finishing System must be performed and maintained. HIPEC Aircraft Coatings Inc - [STC SA02153AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02153AK): Installation of Burl's Aircraft Rebuild Magnum I tail wheel Penetration ski. Burl's Aircraft Rebuild LLC - [STC SA02214AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02214AK): Installation of Alpha Omega Suspension System in place of original bungees or bungees and hydasorbs. Burl's Aircraft Rebuild LLC - [STC SA01015SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01015SE): Installation of eligible Alaska Bushwheel, Inc. wheels and TSO-C62d tires. ABI LLC - [STC SA02553AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02553AK): Fabrication and installation of a Tail Wheel Anti-Shimmy Dampener. Keller Engineering Group LLC - [STC SA220SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA220SO): Tow bar, release mechanism, and safety tow link. Fliegen Works Inc. d/b/a Pacific Aerial Tow Hooks - [STC SA02546AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02546AK): Installation of a replacement baggage compartment. Charles R. Gerbi - [STC SA02268CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02268CH): Installation of Airwolf Filter Corp. Air Oil Separator. Airwolf Filter Corporation - [STC SA04032CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04032CH): Install rocker switch assemblies. Electroair Acquisition Corporation - [STC SA615EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA615EA): Installation of a Whelen Anti-Collision Strobe Light System as replacement for originally installed anti-collision lights. Whelen Aerospace Technologies - [STC SA2057SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2057SO): Installation of shoulder harness. Alpha Aviation Inc - [STC SA02212AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02212AK): Replacement of existing landing and/or taxi light reflector and bulbs with high intensity discharge (HID) lighting systems. Seaplanes North LLC - [STC SA3606NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3606NM): Installation of landing gear fueling step. F. Atlee Dodge Aircraft Services, LLC - [STC SA01734SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01734SE): Application of Stewart Systems synthetic fabric covering system to aircraft fuselage, wings, tail surfaces, control surfaces and related parts. Andrew D. Humphrey - [STC SA00780SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00780SE): Installation of the True Lock Safety Retention Axle Lock Nut System. True Lock LLC - [STC SA02566CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02566CH): Installation of the Custom Fiberglass Molding, Inc. (CFMI) Model 1500, 2250-001, or 2250-002 Aircraft Main Landing Gear Skis. Silveraire LLC - [STC SA02452AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02452AK): Installation of F. Atlee Dodge Aircraft Services, LLC, Pilot s Safety Barrier Net. F. Atlee Dodge Aircraft Services, LLC - [STC SA00478CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00478CH): Installation of Cooper Superflite 102 Fabric. Aviation Products Systems Inc - [STC SA01768SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01768SE): Installation of an oil cooler system. Steve's Aircraft - [STC SA4305WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4305WE): Installation of GAR-AERO wheel adapters and tundra type tires on the main landing gear. Seaplanes North LLC - [STC SA01669CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01669CH): Installation of Challenger Reusable Air Filter. Challenger Aviation Products Inc All 161: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-smith-pa-11/stcs.md ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Piper PA-11](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-11): 438 registered aircraft, registry code 7101102 - [Faunce John W PA-11](https://openairdocs.org/model/faunce-john-w-pa-11): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056235Z - [Piper-Carter PA-11](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-carter-pa-11): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 7101105 - [Piper PA-11](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-11): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 7101106 - [Piper / Harris PA-11](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-harris-pa-11): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 7101108 - [Piper / Duke PA-11](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-duke-pa-11): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 7101107 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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