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Aeronca 65-C

72 Aeronca 65-C aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1938–1941. Most are registered in MI, OH and NC.

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Registered today
72
Years built
1938–1941
Seats
2
Engines
1 · Reciprocating

Airworthiness Directives

ADs published since 1998 that may apply

0 ADs match the Aeronca 65-C airframe. Engine ADs depend on the engine installed and are listed on each aircraft page.

AI-extracted — verify against original. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.

Accident history

NTSB since 1982
NTSB events
6
Destroyed
1
Substantial damage
5
Minor damage
0
No damage
0

Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Aeronca 65-C airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Aeronca 65-C aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.

  • Jun 26, 2019Substantial damage · none injuries · Gilliam, LAN22173
  • Mar 23, 2013Substantial damage · none injuries · Grand Rapids, MNN21301
  • May 17, 1998Substantial damage · minor injuries · Ozark, ARN23548
  • Oct 13, 1996Substantial damage · serious injuries · Angier, NC
  • Jun 26, 1989Substantial damage · none injuries · New Meadows, IDN22137

Service difficulty reports

FAA SDRs since 1995

0 reports on Aeronca 65-C airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.

Registered fleet by year built

FAA Registry
Currently registered aircraft by year built
193811
193940
19403
19411
Unknown17

By state

Top 10
Currently registered aircraft by owner state
MI12
OH8
NC6
CA5
PA5
TX4
FL3
OR3
WI3
AR2

Buyer checklist

No ADs published since 1998 match the Aeronca 65-C airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 6 NTSB events since 1982 involve Aeronca 65-C airframes. Check each aircraft's own record before you buy.

  • Read the logbooks for the airframe, engine and propeller, start to finish.
  • Check AD compliance records against the ADs that may apply.
  • Look for damage history and Form 337 major repairs and alterations.
  • Have an independent A&P or IA do a pre-buy inspection.
  • Run a title search and use escrow for the payment.
See the registered Aeronca 65-C aircraft

Type data

FAA aircraft reference file
Aircraft type
Fixed wing single engine
Category
Land
Certification
Type Certificated
Max takeoff weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruising speed
75 mph

65-C aircraft

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N-numberYearBased inCertificate issued
N127KM1938Wilmington, DEDec 18, 2002
N21091—Roundup, MTJul 14, 2024
N213011938Deerwood, MNApr 28, 2026
N213041938Irving, TXMar 9, 2016
N213401938Tumtum, WANov 15, 2004
N21354—Live Oak, FLApr 30, 2022
N213641938Morenci, MIApr 4, 2016
N213651938Chico, CAAug 19, 2011
N21366—Lakewood, CAJun 21, 2005
N213771938Traverse City, MIApr 14, 2021
N213781938Elkhart, IAJan 11, 2012
N21397—Maplesville, ALOct 7, 2021
N221051938Higden, ARJul 14, 2026
N221081938Reeseville, WIMar 14, 2023
N221161938Cody, WYApr 19, 2004
N22137—New Carlisle, OHMar 28, 2022
N221641939Rhome, TXMay 1, 2002
N22169—Flower Mound, TXNov 6, 2019
N221711939Farmington, CAJun 19, 1978
N221731939Shreveport, LAApr 30, 2003
N221811939Hernando, FLSep 23, 1986
N223171939Tecumseh, OKMar 14, 2026
N223191939Kenosha, WIJan 16, 2015
N223211939Gold Hill, NCMar 20, 1972
N223591939Edgemont, ARJan 15, 1972

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