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Aeronca L-3B

5 Aeronca L-3B aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1942–1946.

Registered today
5
Years built
1942–1946
Seats
2
Engines
1 · Reciprocating

Airworthiness Directives

ADs published since 1998 that may apply

0 ADs match the Aeronca L-3B 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.

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Accident history

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

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

  • Nov 8, 2016Substantial damage · none injuries · Fitchburg, MAN42B

Service difficulty reports

FAA SDRs since 1995

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

Registered fleet by year built

FAA Registry
Currently registered aircraft by year built
19422
19431
19461
Unknown1

By state

Top 10
Currently registered aircraft by owner state
CA1
FL1
MN1
TX1
WI1

Buyer checklist

No ADs published since 1998 match the Aeronca L-3B airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 1 NTSB event since 1982 involve Aeronca L-3B 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 L-3B 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
71 mph

L-3B aircraft

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N-numberYearBased inCertificate issued
N36927—San Antonio, TXJul 18, 2026
N42B1942The Villages, FLSep 17, 2020
N471681946Green Bay, WIMar 20, 2024
N488241942San Martin, CAAug 29, 2011
N492621943Blaine, MNNov 4, 2016

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