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Aeronca C-3

52 Aeronca C-3 aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1931–1964. Most are registered in OH, TX and FL.

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Registered today
52
Years built
1931–1964
Seats
2
Engines
1 · Reciprocating

Airworthiness Directives

ADs published since 1998 that may apply

0 ADs match the Aeronca C-3 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
5
Destroyed
0
Substantial damage
5
Minor damage
0
No damage
0

Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Aeronca C-3 airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Aeronca C-3 aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.

  • Jul 4, 2005Substantial damage · serious injuries · Summerville, SCN14532
  • Jun 12, 2005Substantial damage · serious injuries · Toughkenamon, PAN13002
  • Mar 3, 2002Substantial damage · serious injuries · Sonoma, CA
  • May 28, 1983Substantial damage · serious injuries · Ocean City, MDN16270
  • Jun 13, 1982Substantial damage · serious injuries · Ocean City, MDN16270

Service difficulty reports

FAA SDRs since 1995

0 reports on Aeronca C-3 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.

Registered fleet by year built

FAA Registry
Currently registered aircraft by year built
19312
19325
19332
19344
19357
193612
19452
19461
19591
19641
Unknown15

By state

Top 10
Currently registered aircraft by owner state
OH9
TX5
FL4
NY4
VA4
IL3
PA3
TN3
CA2
GU2

Buyer checklist

No ADs published since 1998 match the Aeronca C-3 airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 5 NTSB events since 1982 involve Aeronca C-3 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 C-3 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
63 mph

C-3 aircraft

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N-numberYearBased inCertificate issued
N112771945Zanesville, OHOct 14, 1982
N11291—New Carlisle, OHJul 12, 2023
N11293—Sonoma, CAJan 7, 2025
N11422—Fredericksburg, TXMar 23, 2023
N124051931Williamsburg, VASep 12, 2008
N124071932Yellow Springs, OHSep 4, 2002
N124231931Hood River, ORMar 5, 2024
N12784—Winchester, TNSep 15, 2014
N130001932Hood River, ORMar 5, 2024
N130021932Tullahoma, TNApr 8, 2020
N130211932Yellow Springs, OHDec 4, 1997
N130241932Zanesville, OHApr 30, 1999
N135541933Jul 12, 2023
N135561934Oswego, ILApr 26, 2022
N135831933Fargo, NDOct 23, 2015
N140961934Springfield, ILJun 24, 2026
N140981934Manhattan, ILMar 16, 2022
N145321935Barrigada, GUApr 16, 2013
N145351934Stafford Springs, CTJun 8, 1982
N1453H—Yorktown Heights, NYJun 2, 2026
N14550—Williamsburg, VAMar 7, 2014
N145551935Zanesville, OHFeb 4, 1976
N145561964Fort Denaud, FLNov 5, 2012
N146321935Live Oak, FLNov 14, 2019
N14640—Fredericksburg, VASep 20, 2021

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