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N9651H V

Aeronca L-16A · 1946 · Beavercreek, OH

This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N9651H is a 1946 Aeronca L-16A (serial 7BCM-29), registered to Wells James Ernest (individual) in Beavercreek, OH. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires September 2032; the airworthiness certificate dates from October 1956 (69 years ago). It carries a Cont Motor C85 SERIES engine rated at 85 hp. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address AD713C. It is one of 4 Aeronca L-16A aircraft on the FAA registry.

Registered owner
Wells James Ernest
Owner type
Individual
Based in
Beavercreek, OH
Serial number
7BCM-29
Year built
1946 · 80 yrs old
Airworthiness class
1
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
AD713C · 53270474 octal
Certificate issued
Sep 11, 2025
Airworthiness date
Oct 27, 1956
Last FAA activity
Sep 11, 2025
Registration expires
Sep 30, 2032
FAA region
Central

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Cont Motor C85 SERIES
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
85 hp
Power per seat
43 hp
FAA engine code
17008

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

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 2110108

Aeronca L-16A
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Cruise: 78 KTAS
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 17008

Manufacturer: Cont Motor
Model: C85 SERIES
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 85 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N9651H
Serial Number: 7BCM-29
Year Manufactured: 1946
ACFTREF Code: 2110108
Engine Code: 17008
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): 53270474
ICAO 24-bit (hex): AD713C

Registrant

Wells James Ernest
Individual
372 Silvercrest Ter
Beavercreek, OH, 45440
FAA Region: Central

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Sep 11, 2025
Airworthiness Oct 27, 1956
Expiration Sep 30, 2032
Last Activity Sep 11, 2025
Data as of Oct 5, 2026

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