Aeronca 65 Chief and Super Chief
376 on the U.S. register across 10 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1938 to 1956; half of them date from 1941 or earlier. Texas has the most (44). 14% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
About the 65 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Fixed-wing, single engine · Piston singles
- Power
- Piston (reciprocating), 1 engine
- Common engines
- Cont Motor A&C65 Series (260), Lycoming 0-145B Series (62), Cont Motor A&C75 Series (9)
- Seats
- 2
- Cruise speed
- about 75 mph
- Maker on the register
- Aeronca
- Registered
- earliest certificate February 16, 1959; newest September 16, 2026
Where they are owner's state
Who owns them registrant type
Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft
When they were built by decade · 100 with no year on file
Registrations by year certificates issued since 2010, including changes of owner · 2026 is the year so far
Registration status
Airworthiness certificate class
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
Fleet pages: Aeronca Aircraft History Museum · Yanks Air Museum · Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum
Accident history NTSB records · 29 cases since 1982, 6 fatal
The 8 most recent of 29 cases where the NTSB's make and model match this family's versions. Rates per registered aircraft, phases of flight and causes are coming with the analytics stage. Each aircraft's own page also shows its record.
Questions people ask answers refresh every morning
How many Aeronca 65 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
376 as of October 2, 2026, counting 10 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Aeronca 65s?
Texas, with 44.
Who owns the Aeronca 65?
14% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals and co-owners, who are never named on this site.
Aircraft newest certificates first · 9 65-TAL (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N47309 | Aeronca 65-TAL |
Individual owner Texas |
None on file | 2023-08-10 | Valid |
| N36679 | Aeronca 65-TAL |
Individual owner Utah |
Standard | 2023-01-13 | Valid |
| N36849 | Aeronca 65-TAL |
Individual owner California |
Standard | 2021-05-12 | Valid |
| N39348 | Aeronca 65-TAL |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2020-04-28 | Valid |
| N36928 | Aeronca 65-TAL |
Individual owner Indiana |
Standard | 2016-11-18 | Valid |
| N36874 | Aeronca 65-TAL |
Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum Hood River, Oregon |
Standard | 2014-05-14 | Valid |
| N36976 | Aeronca 65-TAL |
Individual owner North Carolina |
None on file | 2014-04-14 | Valid |
| N36966 | Aeronca 65-TAL |
Co-owned owner New York |
Standard | 2014-04-07 | Valid |
| N36902 | Aeronca 65-TAL |
Individual owner Tennessee |
Standard | 2001-04-17 | Valid |