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N3973E V

Aeronca 11BC · 1947

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 0191106

Aeronca 11BC
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Cruise: 65 KTAS
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 17330

Manufacturer: Cont Motor
Model: A-65-8F
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 65 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N3973E
Serial Number: 11BC-58
Year Manufactured: 1947
ACFTREF Code: 0191106
Engine Code: 17330
Status: V (V)
Certification: Standard – Normal
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 51117620
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A49F90

Registrant

Ash Andrew D
570 Biscuit Ridge Rd
Waitsburg, WA, 993618738
FAA Region: S

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Feb 22, 2024
Airworthiness Jun 9, 2018
Expiration Feb 28, 2031
Last Activity Feb 22, 2024
Data as of Jun 8, 2026

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