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N48540 V

Aeronca 0-58B · 1943 · Cape Neddick, ME

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N48540 is a 1943 Aeronca 0-58B (serial 058B-4762), registered to Obrien Robert (individual) in Cape Neddick, ME. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires March 2030; the airworthiness certificate dates from October 1970 (55 years ago). It carries a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine rated at 65 hp, the engine on 95% of registered Aeronca 0-58Bs. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A5FE29. It is one of 132 Aeronca 0-58B aircraft on the FAA registry. Obrien Robert holds 2 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Obrien Robert
Owner type
Individual
Based in
Cape Neddick, ME
Serial number
058B-4762
Year built
1943 · 83 yrs old
Airworthiness class
Standard – Normal
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A5FE29 · 51377051 octal
Certificate issued
Mar 17, 2020
Airworthiness date
Oct 22, 1970
Last FAA activity
Oct 13, 2023
Registration expires
Mar 31, 2030
FAA region
Western

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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

117 of the 123 registered Aeronca 0-58B carry this engine (95%), across 4 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 0191006

Aeronca 0-58B
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: N48540
Serial Number: 058B-4762
Year Manufactured: 1943
ACFTREF Code: 0191006
Engine Code: 17003
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): 51377051
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A5FE29
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Registrant

Obrien Robert
Individual
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6-B Lydston Way
Cape Neddick, ME, 039027506
FAA Region: Western

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Mar 17, 2020
Airworthiness Oct 22, 1970
Expiration Mar 31, 2030
Last Activity Oct 13, 2023
Data as of Sep 7, 2026

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