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.
Browse all with filters- Registered today
- 72
- Years built
- 1938–1941
- Seats
- 2
- Engines
- 1 · Reciprocating
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply0 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 19950 reports on Aeronca 65-C airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1938 | 11 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1939 | 40 | |
| 1940 | 3 | |
| 1941 | 1 | |
| Unknown | 17 |
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.
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
Page 1 of 3| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N127KM | 1938 | Wilmington, DE | Dec 18, 2002 |
| N21091 | — | Roundup, MT | Jul 14, 2024 |
| N21301 | 1938 | Deerwood, MN | Apr 28, 2026 |
| N21304 | 1938 | Irving, TX | Mar 9, 2016 |
| N21340 | 1938 | Tumtum, WA | Nov 15, 2004 |
| N21354 | — | Live Oak, FL | Apr 30, 2022 |
| N21364 | 1938 | Morenci, MI | Apr 4, 2016 |
| N21365 | 1938 | Chico, CA | Aug 19, 2011 |
| N21366 | — | Lakewood, CA | Jun 21, 2005 |
| N21377 | 1938 | Traverse City, MI | Apr 14, 2021 |
| N21378 | 1938 | Elkhart, IA | Jan 11, 2012 |
| N21397 | — | Maplesville, AL | Oct 7, 2021 |
| N22105 | 1938 | Higden, AR | Jul 14, 2026 |
| N22108 | 1938 | Reeseville, WI | Mar 14, 2023 |
| N22116 | 1938 | Cody, WY | Apr 19, 2004 |
| N22137 | — | New Carlisle, OH | Mar 28, 2022 |
| N22164 | 1939 | Rhome, TX | May 1, 2002 |
| N22169 | — | Flower Mound, TX | Nov 6, 2019 |
| N22171 | 1939 | Farmington, CA | Jun 19, 1978 |
| N22173 | 1939 | Shreveport, LA | Apr 30, 2003 |
| N22181 | 1939 | Hernando, FL | Sep 23, 1986 |
| N22317 | 1939 | Tecumseh, OK | Mar 14, 2026 |
| N22319 | 1939 | Kenosha, WI | Jan 16, 2015 |
| N22321 | 1939 | Gold Hill, NC | Mar 20, 1972 |
| N22359 | 1939 | Edgemont, AR | Jan 15, 1972 |