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.
Browse all with filters- Registered today
- 52
- Years built
- 1931–1964
- Seats
- 2
- Engines
- 1 · Reciprocating
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply0 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 19950 reports on Aeronca C-3 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1931 | 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1932 | 5 | |
| 1933 | 2 | |
| 1934 | 4 | |
| 1935 | 7 | |
| 1936 | 12 | |
| 1945 | 2 | |
| 1946 | 1 | |
| 1959 | 1 | |
| 1964 | 1 | |
| Unknown | 15 |
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.
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
Page 1 of 3| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N11277 | 1945 | Zanesville, OH | Oct 14, 1982 |
| N11291 | — | New Carlisle, OH | Jul 12, 2023 |
| N11293 | — | Sonoma, CA | Jan 7, 2025 |
| N11422 | — | Fredericksburg, TX | Mar 23, 2023 |
| N12405 | 1931 | Williamsburg, VA | Sep 12, 2008 |
| N12407 | 1932 | Yellow Springs, OH | Sep 4, 2002 |
| N12423 | 1931 | Hood River, OR | Mar 5, 2024 |
| N12784 | — | Winchester, TN | Sep 15, 2014 |
| N13000 | 1932 | Hood River, OR | Mar 5, 2024 |
| N13002 | 1932 | Tullahoma, TN | Apr 8, 2020 |
| N13021 | 1932 | Yellow Springs, OH | Dec 4, 1997 |
| N13024 | 1932 | Zanesville, OH | Apr 30, 1999 |
| N13554 | 1933 | Jul 12, 2023 | |
| N13556 | 1934 | Oswego, IL | Apr 26, 2022 |
| N13583 | 1933 | Fargo, ND | Oct 23, 2015 |
| N14096 | 1934 | Springfield, IL | Jun 24, 2026 |
| N14098 | 1934 | Manhattan, IL | Mar 16, 2022 |
| N14532 | 1935 | Barrigada, GU | Apr 16, 2013 |
| N14535 | 1934 | Stafford Springs, CT | Jun 8, 1982 |
| N1453H | — | Yorktown Heights, NY | Jun 2, 2026 |
| N14550 | — | Williamsburg, VA | Mar 7, 2014 |
| N14555 | 1935 | Zanesville, OH | Feb 4, 1976 |
| N14556 | 1964 | Fort Denaud, FL | Nov 5, 2012 |
| N14632 | 1935 | Live Oak, FL | Nov 14, 2019 |
| N14640 | — | Fredericksburg, VA | Sep 20, 2021 |