Piper PA-11 Cub Special Aircraft (PA-11)
The Piper PA-11 Cub Special is a refined postwar development of the J-3 Cub, built from 1947 to 1949. A fully cowled engine, relocated fuel tank and solo flying from the front seat set it apart from the J-3, and engines up to 90-100 hp gave it noticeably better performance. The PA-11 is a sought-after classic taildragger that bridges the J-3 and the later Super Cub.
2 used Piper PA-11 Cub Special aircraft for sale · 2-seat · Reference price ~$65,000 ($40,000–$110,000) · updated 2026-07-06
Piper PA-11 Cub Special Specifications
Model specThe Piper PA-11 Cub Special is a 2-seat single engine piston with a cruise speed of 75 kt (139 km/h), a range of 275 nm (509 km), and a useful load of 500 lbs (227 kg).
Piper PA-11 Cub Special for Sale
Piper PA-11 Cub Special asking prices range from $40,000 to $77,500, with a median of $58,750 (market reference $65,000).
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How much does a Piper PA-11 Cub Special cost? Used PA-11 Cub Special prices: $40K – $77K, average $58K (median $58K); market reference $65K, across 2 priced of 2 active listings.
Key price factors: engine time to overhaul, year and airframe hours, avionics, damage history and logbook completeness — see the buying guide below for the full pre-purchase checklist.
Buying a Used Piper PA-11 Cub Special
When buying a Piper PA-11 Cub Special, the biggest value drivers are engine time since overhaul, maintenance-record completeness, damage history and avionics.
What to check before buying
- Engine time to overhaul — hours and years remaining drive price more than total airframe time.
- Logbook completeness — continuous, gap-free maintenance records protect value.
- Damage history — any prior accident or incident; cross-check the registration against accident databases.
- Avionics — a modern glass panel vs legacy steam gauges materially changes price.
- Pre-buy inspection — always commission an independent inspection by a type-experienced mechanic before money changes hands.
Frequently Asked Questions — Piper PA-11 Cub Special
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Piper PA-11 Cub Special Inventory by Country
| United States | 2 |
Piper PA-11 Cub Special by Decade
| 2010s | 1 |
Piper PA-11 Cub Special Safety Record
No NTSB events on record for the Piper PA-11 Cub Special. Individual aircraft safety records may be available on detail pages.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database