2017 Piper PA-11 Cub Special
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
VFRHandheld VHF-Com semi-permanently installed. 406 Mhz ELT No ADS-B currently installed.
Description
Beautiful Custom Experimental PA-11 Cub Special. TTAF E 310 Hrs., Continental O-201EX 118 HP by Don's Dream Machines (See YouTube video). Aluminum Spars and Ribs, Sealed Struts, Super Cub Tail Feathers, Seaplane Float and/or Cargo Pod fittings. E-Mags, Starter, Alternator, Catto Prop. Wingtip Strobes. Bush Tires, 3 Cargo Compartments with Fishing Pole Tube. Intercom with Bluetooth Adapter for Music input. USB Chargers Front and Back. Holder for iPad Mini or Cell Phone for FlightAware or Garmin Nav. Stall Speed 35 MPH, Take Off 300". See info sheet for more details. Always Hangered. Show Quality Condition.
Engine
Don's Dream Machines O-201EX 118HP (See YouTube video)
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Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Listing Source
trade-a-plane.com
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$77,500
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Aguila, AZ | Mar 20, 2026 | 122 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Piper PA-11 Cub Special
This 2017 Piper PA-11 Cub Special (N527RD) is a 2-seat single engine piston with 310 hours on the airframe. There are currently 2 PA-11 Cub Special aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $40,000 to $77,500. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $77,500.
The PA-11 Cub Special cruises at 75 kts (139 km/h) with a range of 275 nm (509 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 12,000 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 4.5 GPH (17 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $28/hr in fuel alone.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Piper PA-11 Cub Special — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N527RD.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, FAA Civil Aviation Registry (DocIndex). Title data may be delayed. Always verify with an aviation attorney before purchase.
Safety Record
NTSB safety data coming soon.
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