Aeronca L-3
10 on the U.S. register across 3 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1942 to 1946; half of them date from 1943 or earlier. Florida has the most (2). 10% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
About the L-3 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 (7), Lycoming 0-145B Series (1), Cont Motor C85 Series (1)
- Seats
- 2
- Cruise speed
- about 71 mph
- Maker on the register
- Aeronca
- Registered
- earliest certificate July 28, 1989; newest July 18, 2026
Where they are owner's state
Florida2California2Wisconsin1Washington1Texas1Oklahoma1Minnesota1Arkansas1
Who owns them registrant type
Individual6 (60%)Co-owned3 (30%)LLC1 (10%)
Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft
When they were built by decade · 1 with no year on file
Registrations by year certificates issued since 2010, including changes of owner · 2026 is the year so far
Registration status
Valid10 (100%)
Airworthiness certificate class
Standard10 (100%)
Accident history NTSB
Each aircraft's own page already shows its NTSB accident and incident record. The model-wide record (accidents per year, fatal and non-fatal, against the number registered) is being added; it will appear here.
Questions people ask answers refresh every morning
How many Aeronca L-3 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
10 as of October 2, 2026, counting 3 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Aeronca L-3s?
Florida, with 2.
Who owns the Aeronca L-3?
10% 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 · 10
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N36927 | Aeronca L-3B |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2026-07-18 | Valid |
| N47168 | Aeronca L-3B |
Individual owner Wisconsin |
Standard | 2024-03-20 | Valid |
| N9948H | Aeronca L-3 |
Individual owner Arkansas |
Standard | 2023-08-25 | Valid |
| N42B | Aeronca L-3B |
Individual owner Florida |
Standard | 2020-09-17 | Valid |
| N49262 | Aeronca L-3B |
Individual owner Minnesota |
Standard | 2016-11-04 | Valid |
| N52350 | Aeronca L-3C |
Beavers Air LLC Fort Walton Beach, Florida |
Standard | 2015-09-17 | Valid |
| N48824 | Aeronca L-3B |
Co-owned owner California |
Standard | 2011-08-29 | Valid |
| N48953 | Aeronca L-3C |
Co-owned owner California |
Standard | 1996-02-23 | Valid |
| N49203 | Aeronca L-3C |
Individual owner Washington |
Standard | 1991-04-18 | Valid |
| N46595 | Aeronca L-3 |
Co-owned owner Oklahoma |
Standard | 1989-07-28 | Valid |