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
Who owns them registrant type
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
Airworthiness certificate class
Accident history NTSB records · 3 cases since 1982, 0 fatal
The 3 most recent of 3 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 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 · 5 L-3B (all versions)
| 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 |
| N42B | Aeronca L-3B |
Individual owner Florida |
Standard | 2020-09-17 | Valid |
| N49262 | Aeronca L-3B |
Individual owner Minnesota |
Standard | 2016-11-04 | Valid |
| N48824 | Aeronca L-3B |
Co-owned owner California |
Standard | 2011-08-29 | Valid |