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N39397 V

Aeronca 65-TAC · 1942 · Rancho Cordova, CA

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N39397 is a 1942 Aeronca 65-TAC (serial C4692TA), registered to Bucher Gregory A (individual) in Rancho Cordova, CA. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires August 2028; the airworthiness certificate dates from July 1955 (71 years ago). It carries a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine rated at 65 hp, the engine on 95% of registered Aeronca 65-TACs. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A491A1. It is one of 41 Aeronca 65-TAC aircraft on the FAA registry.

Registered owner
Bucher Gregory A
Owner type
Individual
Based in
Rancho Cordova, CA
Serial number
C4692TA
Year built
1942 · 84 yrs old
Airworthiness class
1
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A491A1 · 51110641 octal
Certificate issued
Aug 10, 2015
Airworthiness date
Jul 20, 1955
Last FAA activity
Jun 3, 2023
Registration expires
Aug 31, 2028
FAA region
4

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
65 hp
Power per seat
33 hp
FAA engine code
17003

38 of the 40 registered Aeronca 65-TAC carry this engine (95%), across 3 engine variants on the type.

Source: FAA engine reference (ENGINE.txt), matched on this registration's engine code.

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 0190910

Aeronca 65-TAC
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Cruise: 62 KTAS
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 17003

Manufacturer: Cont Motor
Model: A&C65 SERIES
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 65 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N39397
Serial Number: C4692TA
Year Manufactured: 1942
ACFTREF Code: 0190910
Engine Code: 17003
Status: V (V)
Certification: 1
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 51110641
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A491A1
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Registrant

Bucher Gregory A
Individual
11179 Trinity River Dr
Rancho Cordova, CA, 956702950
FAA Region: 4

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Aug 10, 2015
Airworthiness Jul 20, 1955
Expiration Aug 31, 2028
Last Activity Jun 3, 2023
Data as of Sep 7, 2026

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