The Aeronca K series, Aeronca Chief, Aeronca Super Chief, Aeronca Tandem, Aeronca Scout, Aeronca Sea Scout, Aeronca Champion and Aeronca Defender were a family of American high-winged light touring aircraft, designed and built starting in the late 1930s by Aeronca Aircraft.[1]
Aeronca was noted for producing light side-by-side two-seat touring aircraft since the introduction of the Aeronca C-2 in 1929. A more refined aircraft with an improved undercarriage and steel tube wing bracing struts in place of wires, was developed in 1937 as the Aeronca K, powered by a 42 hp (31 kW) Aeronca E-113 engine, beginning the long line of Aeronca high wing touring, training, military liaison and observation aircraft of the 1930s and 1940s. The K series was powered by a variety of 40 hp (30 kW) to 50 hp (37 kW) Aeronca, Continental, Franklin or Menasco engines.[1]
Consumer demand for more comfort, longer range and better instrumentation resulted in development of the Aeronca 50 Chief in 1938. Although little more than an incremental development of the K series the Model 50 heralded a new designation system used for the high-winged tourers, including the manufacturer and power rating of the engine, dropping the letter designation system. Thus the Aeronca 65CA Super Chief' was powered by a 65 hp (48 kW) Continental A-65 with side-by-side seating and improvements over the 65C Super Chief. Other developments included tandem seating for use as trainer, liaison, observation aircraft or glider trainers as well as float-plane versions. Throughout the production life of the Aeronca Chief family the aircraft was improved incrementally, from a rather basic specification to a reasonably comfortable tourer with car-style interior.[1]
Descriptionedit
The Aeronca high-wing formula used a welded steel tube fuselage covered with fabric, wooden wings covered with plywood and fabric braced by V-struts to the rear undercarriage attachment point on the lower fuselage. Tail surfaces were also built up with welded steel tubing covered with fabric. The fixed tail-wheel undercarriage, sprung with oleo struts and faired triangular side members hinged at the fuselage. A small tail-wheel on a spring steel leaf at the extreme rear of the fuselage completed the under-carriage. The engine is fitted conventionally in the nose and was either semi-cowled or fully cowled using sheet aluminium alloy, depending on model. Some civilian models had side-by-side seating in a well-glazed cabin under the wing centre-section, with entry through car style doors either side. A tandem seating arrangement was developed for training and military models with the rear seat mounted 9 in (229 mm) inches higher than the front to allow the instructor to use the same instruments as the trainee and improve forward view from the back seat. Tandem seat aircraft had extensively glazed cockpits to allow good all-round visibility.[1]
A wide variety of engines were available for use on the Aeronca Chief series, including home grown Aeronca engines and Continental, Franklin, Menasco or Lycoming engines. The engine installed was reflected in the designation using the initial letter as a suffix in the designation.[1]
Aeronca continued development during World War II, introducing the tandem seating Aeronca 7 Champion, taking advantage of the refinements developed with previous versions. The Champion is often regarded as a completely new design, but the influence of the Chief and Tandem is readily apparent. A side-by-side version was also introduced in 1945 as the Aeronca 11 Chief. Military versions of the Aeronca 7 series were operated by the USAF as the Aeronca L-16.[1]
Operational historyedit
Civilian aircraft proved popular as touring aircraft and as trainers. Military aircraft found employment as trainer, liaison, observation aircraft primarily with the USAAF.[1]
(1937). A drastic re-design of the Aeronca C using steel tube braced wings in place of king-posts and wire bracing, new undercarriage, enclosed cabin, more powerful engine and many other detail refinements. Initial versions had a door on one side only. Powered by a 42 hp (31 kW) Aeronca E-113. 344 built
Aeronca KC Scout
(1937) detail improvements including doors either side. Powered by a 40 hp (30 kW) Continental A-40. 34 built.
Aeronca KC Sea Scout
Float-plane conversions of the two-door Scout
Aeronca KCA Chief
(1938) Introduced a wider cabin for improved comfort, evolved into the wide-cabin 50C Chief. Powered by a 50 hp (37 kW) Continental A-50. 62 built.
Aeronca KF Chief
(1938) a Franklin engined version of the Model K. Evolved into the 50F Chief. Powered by a 50 hp (37 kW) Franklin 4AC. 5 built.
Aeronca KM Chief
(1938) a Menasco engined version of the Model K. Evolved into the 50M Chief. Powered by a 50 hp (37 kW) Menasco M-50. 9 built.
Aeronca KS Sea Scout
(1937) Production float-plane versions of the Model K. 13 built.
(1938) An improved KCA with a wider cabin, powered by a 50 hp (37 kW) Continental A-50. 248 built. The first light-plane to fly non-stop from Los Angeles to New York City, on 29–30 November 1938, covering 2,785 mi (4,482 km)miles in 30hours 47minutes, averaging 90 mph (145 km/h), with an impressive fuel cost-per-mile of about one cent.
Aeronca 50F Chief
(1938) powered by a 50 hp (37 kW) Franklin 4AC. 40 built.
Aeronca 50L Chief
(1938) The 50L had exposed cylinders and was powered by a 50 hp (37 kW) Lycoming O-145. 65 built.
Aeronca 50LA Chief
The 50LA, with Lycoming engine, had a closed cowling. 20 built.
Aeronca 50M Chief
(1938) A single 50M was built, powered by a 50 hp (37 kW) Menasco M-50.
Aeronca 50TC
(1939) The first tandem Aeronca, introduced as competition for the Piper Cub, powered by a 50 hp (37 kW) Continental A-50. 16 built.
Aeronca 50TL Tandem
The 50TL was powered by a 50 hp (37 kW) Lycoming O-145. 33 built.
Aeronca 60TF
(1940) Essentially the same as the50TC, powered by a 60 hp (45 kW) Franklin 4AC conferring slightly increased performance.
Aeronca 60TL Tandem
Powered by a 60 hp (45 kW) Lycoming O-145. 118 built for the USAAF as the O-58B, powered by a 65 hp (48 kW) Continental A-65.
Aeronca 65C
Aeronca 65C Chief
(1938) Powered by a 65 hp (48 kW) Continental A-65. 279 were built, many of which were impressed by the USAAF as O-58/L-3s in 1942.
1941 Aeronca 65 CA
Aeronca 65CA Super Chief
The 65C with an optional 8 US gal (30 L) auxiliary fuel tank, and other deluxe appointments. 655 built.
Aeronca 65LA Chief
(1939) Powered by a 65 hp (48 kW) Lycoming O-145. 87 built.
Aeronca 65LB Super Chief
(1940) Powered by a 60 hp (45 kW) Lycoming O-145. 199 built.
(1944) The Tandem/Defender re-vitalised for the postwar market, powered by a 65 hp (48 kW) Continental A-65-8, 7,200 were built and aircraft for the USAAF were designated L-16. Revived in 1954 as the Champion Citabria, which later became the Bellanca Citabria.
Aeronca 7ACS Champion
(aka S7AC) Floatplane versions of the 7AC
Aeronca 7BCM Champion
(1947) Powered by an 85 hp (63 kW) Continental C-85-8 and fitted with improved undercarriage, reinforced fuselage, and other refinements. 509 were built, all of which were delivered to the USAAF as Aeronca L-16As.
Aeronca 7CCM Champion
(1948) Powered by a 90 hp (67 kW) Continental C-90-8F (O-205-1), fitted with a larger dorsal fin and wing tanks. 125 civilian models were built. (100 built for the USAAF as the L-16B)
Aeronca 7DC
(1948) Powered by an 85 hp (63 kW) Continental C-85-8, fitted with a dorsal fin and larger tail-plane. 168 built.
Aeronca 7DCM Farm Wagon
The 7DC fitted with a wood-lined cargo bin.
Aeronca 7DCS Champion
The 7DCS (akaS7DC) was the float-plane version with a ventral fin.
Aeronca 7EC Traveller
(1949) Powered by a 90 hp (67 kW) Continental C-90-12F, the first Aeronca offering a starter and a generator. 96 built. Resurrected as the Champion 7EC in 1955.
Aeronca 7ECS Champion
The 7ECS (akaS7EC) was the float-plane version of the 7EC with a ventral fin and floats.
Aeronca 7FC Tri-Traveller
(1949) A single prototype of a 7EC fitted with a Tricycle undercarriage.
(1945) Powered by a 65 hp (48 kW) Continental A-65, post-war production of the chief with more refined interior and other improvements. 1,862 built. Shares no parts with the previous pre-war Chief, but 70% of parts are shared with the 7 series Champion. Used as the basis for the Hindustan Aeronautics HAL-26 Pushpak trainer in 1958.
Aeronca 11ACS Chief
(aka S11AC), the floatplane version of the 11AC Chief.
(1941) The military version of the Model 65T Tandem with greenhouse cabin and 65 hp (48 kW) YO-170 / O-170-3, similar to civil models. Originally designated in the Observation category, changed to the Liaison category in 1942.
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^"Aeronca 50-C 'Chief'". New England Air Museum. Retrieved May 1, 2020.
^"Aeronca Model TC-65 (Observation) – Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor". pacificaviationmuseum.org. Retrieved January 1, 2017.
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Abel, Alan (2001). Aeronca's Golden Age. Wind Canyon Books. ISBN1-891118-42-0.
"American Planes and Engines for 1940". Aviation. Vol. 39, no. 2. February 1940. pp. 37, 69–70.
Further readingedit
Abel, Alan, ed. (1988). The best of Paul Matt: A collection from the historical aviation albums. Terra Haute, IN: SunShine House.
Aircraft specification no. A-796. Revision 14. (Aug. 1, 1991.) Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration.
"American airplanes: Aeronca". Aerofiles: A Century of American Aviation. Retrieved August 12, 2006.
"Bellanca". Aerofiles: A Century of American Aviation. from the original on July 20, 2006. Retrieved August 12, 2006.
Bhargava, Kapil. . Indian Air Force – History. Archived from the original on August 26, 2006. Retrieved September 5, 2006.
. Warbirds of India. Archived from the original on February 5, 2012. Retrieved September 5, 2006.
Hollenbaugh, Bob; John Houser (1993). Aeronca: A photo history. Destin, FL: Aviation Heritage Books. ISBN0-943691-10-9.
Juptner, Joseph P (1994). "ATC #761 (9-28-45): Aeronca 'Chief,' 11AC (11BC)". U. S. Civil Aircraft Series. Vol. 8 (ATC 701-800). Blue Ridge Summit, PA: Tab Aero—McGraw-Hill. pp. 211–213.
Juptner, Joseph P (1994). "ATC #796 (9-28-45): Aeronca 'Super Chief,' 11CC". U. S. Civil Aircraft Series. Vol. 8 (ATC 701-800). Blue Ridge Summit, PA: Tab Aero—McGraw-Hill. pp. 332–334.
Type certificate data sheet no. A-761. Revision 17. (Aug. 1, 1991.) Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration.
Aircraft specification no. A-759. Revision 69. (April 2, 2007.) Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration.
Taylor, J. H. (ed) (1989) Jane's Encyclopedia of Aviation. Studio Editions: London. p. 28
airliners.net
Andrade, John M. (1979). U.S. Military Aircraft Designations and Serials Since 1909. Midland Counties Publications. ISBN0-904597-22-9.
Guillemette, Roger. . US Centennial of Flight Commission. Archived from the original on January 4, 2006. Retrieved January 4, 2006.
Swanborough, F.G.; Peter M. Bowers (1963). United States Military Aircraft since 1909. London: Putnam.
. AeroWeb: The Aviation Enthusiast Corner. City University of New York. Archived from the original on January 18, 2006. Retrieved January 4, 2006.
Simpson, Rod. Airlife's World Aircraft: The Complete Reference to Civil, Military and Light Aircraft. Shrewsbury, UK: Airlife Publishing, 2001. ISBN1-84037-115-3.
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The Aeronca K series Aeronca Chief Aeronca Super Chief Aeronca Tandem Aeronca Scout Aeronca Sea Scout Aeronca Champion and Aeronca Defender were a family of American high winged light touring aircraft designed and built starting in the late 1930s by Aeronca Aircraft 1 ChiefModel 65CARole Civil utility aircraftNational origin United States of America USA Manufacturer AeroncaFirst flight 1937 1 Produced 1936 to 1949Number built ca 13 700 2 Developed from Aeronca CVariants Aeronca K Aeronca L 3 Aeronca 11 Chief Aeronca Champion Aeronca 50 Chief Contents 1 Design and development 2 Description 3 Operational history 4 Operators military 5 Variants 6 Aircraft on display 7 Specifications Model 65C Chief 8 See also 9 Notes 10 References 11 Further reading 12 External linksDesign and development editAeronca was noted for producing light side by side two seat touring aircraft since the introduction of the Aeronca C 2 in 1929 A more refined aircraft with an improved undercarriage and steel tube wing bracing struts in place of wires was developed in 1937 as the Aeronca K powered by a 42 hp 31 kW Aeronca E 113 engine beginning the long line of Aeronca high wing touring training military liaison and observation aircraft of the 1930s and 1940s The K series was powered by a variety of 40 hp 30 kW to 50 hp 37 kW Aeronca Continental Franklin or Menasco engines 1 Consumer demand for more comfort longer range and better instrumentation resulted in development of the Aeronca 50 Chief in 1938 Although little more than an incremental development of the K series the Model 50 heralded a new designation system used for the high winged tourers including the manufacturer and power rating of the engine dropping the letter designation system Thus the Aeronca 65CA Super Chief was powered by a 65 hp 48 kW Continental A 65 with side by side seating and improvements over the 65C Super Chief Other developments included tandem seating for use as trainer liaison observation aircraft or glider trainers as well as float plane versions Throughout the production life of the Aeronca Chief family the aircraft was improved incrementally from a rather basic specification to a reasonably comfortable tourer with car style interior 1 Description editThe Aeronca high wing formula used a welded steel tube fuselage covered with fabric wooden wings covered with plywood and fabric braced by V struts to the rear undercarriage attachment point on the lower fuselage Tail surfaces were also built up with welded steel tubing covered with fabric The fixed tail wheel undercarriage sprung with oleo struts and faired triangular side members hinged at the fuselage A small tail wheel on a spring steel leaf at the extreme rear of the fuselage completed the under carriage The engine is fitted conventionally in the nose and was either semi cowled or fully cowled using sheet aluminium alloy depending on model Some civilian models had side by side seating in a well glazed cabin under the wing centre section with entry through car style doors either side A tandem seating arrangement was developed for training and military models with the rear seat mounted 9 in 229 mm inches higher than the front to allow the instructor to use the same instruments as the trainee and improve forward view from the back seat Tandem seat aircraft had extensively glazed cockpits to allow good all round visibility 1 A wide variety of engines were available for use on the Aeronca Chief series including home grown Aeronca engines and Continental Franklin Menasco or Lycoming engines The engine installed was reflected in the designation using the initial letter as a suffix in the designation 1 Aeronca continued development during World War II introducing the tandem seating Aeronca 7 Champion taking advantage of the refinements developed with previous versions The Champion is often regarded as a completely new design but the influence of the Chief and Tandem is readily apparent A side by side version was also introduced in 1945 as the Aeronca 11 Chief Military versions of the Aeronca 7 series were operated by the USAF as the Aeronca L 16 1 Operational history editCivilian aircraft proved popular as touring aircraft and as trainers Military aircraft found employment as trainer liaison observation aircraft primarily with the USAAF 1 Operators military edit nbsp United StatesUnited States Army Air Forces United States Air Force United States Navy XLRN 1 Variants editData from Aerofiles com 2 Aeronca CF Scout 1936 Precursor to the KC Scout powered by a 40 hp 30 kW Franklin 4AC 6 built Aeronca K 1937 A drastic re design of the Aeronca C using steel tube braced wings in place of king posts and wire bracing new undercarriage enclosed cabin more powerful engine and many other detail refinements Initial versions had a door on one side only Powered by a 42 hp 31 kW Aeronca E 113 344 builtAeronca KC Scout 1937 detail improvements including doors either side Powered by a 40 hp 30 kW Continental A 40 34 built Aeronca KC Sea Scout Float plane conversions of the two door ScoutAeronca KCA Chief 1938 Introduced a wider cabin for improved comfort evolved into the wide cabin 50C Chief Powered by a 50 hp 37 kW Continental A 50 62 built Aeronca KF Chief 1938 a Franklin engined version of the Model K Evolved into the 50F Chief Powered by a 50 hp 37 kW Franklin 4AC 5 built Aeronca KM Chief 1938 a Menasco engined version of the Model K Evolved into the 50M Chief Powered by a 50 hp 37 kW Menasco M 50 9 built Aeronca KS Sea Scout 1937 Production float plane versions of the Model K 13 built Aeronca 50C Chief 1938 An improved KCA with a wider cabin powered by a 50 hp 37 kW Continental A 50 248 built The first light plane to fly non stop from Los Angeles to New York City on 29 30 November 1938 covering 2 785 mi 4 482 km miles in 30hours 47minutes averaging 90 mph 145 km h with an impressive fuel cost per mile of about one cent Aeronca 50F Chief 1938 powered by a 50 hp 37 kW Franklin 4AC 40 built Aeronca 50L Chief 1938 The 50L had exposed cylinders and was powered by a 50 hp 37 kW Lycoming O 145 65 built Aeronca 50LA Chief The 50LA with Lycoming engine had a closed cowling 20 built Aeronca 50M Chief 1938 A single 50M was built powered by a 50 hp 37 kW Menasco M 50 Aeronca 50TC 1939 The first tandem Aeronca introduced as competition for the Piper Cub powered by a 50 hp 37 kW Continental A 50 16 built Aeronca 50TL Tandem The 50TL was powered by a 50 hp 37 kW Lycoming O 145 33 built Aeronca 60TF 1940 Essentially the same as the50TC powered by a 60 hp 45 kW Franklin 4AC conferring slightly increased performance Aeronca 60TL Tandem Powered by a 60 hp 45 kW Lycoming O 145 118 built for the USAAF as the O 58B powered by a 65 hp 48 kW Continental A 65 nbsp Aeronca 65CAeronca 65C Chief 1938 Powered by a 65 hp 48 kW Continental A 65 279 were built many of which were impressed by the USAAF as O 58 L 3s in 1942 nbsp 1941 Aeronca 65 CAAeronca 65CA Super Chief The 65C with an optional 8 US gal 30 L auxiliary fuel tank and other deluxe appointments 655 built Aeronca 65LA Chief 1939 Powered by a 65 hp 48 kW Lycoming O 145 87 built Aeronca 65LB Super Chief 1940 Powered by a 60 hp 45 kW Lycoming O 145 199 built Aeronca 65TC Tandem 1940 Powered by a 65 hp 48 kW Continental A 65 112 built Aeronca 65TAC Defender Tandem seating for military training 154 built Aeronca 65TF Tandem 1940 Powered by a 65 hp 48 kW Franklin 4AC 59 built Aeronca 65TAF Defender 115 built Aeronca 65TL Tandem 1940 Powered by a 65 hp 48 kW Lycoming O 145 299 built plus 4 YO 58 20 O 58 701 L 3B and 499 L 3C plus 253 TG 5 gliders to the USAAF Aeronca 65TAL Defender 100 built Aeronca 7AC Champion 1944 The Tandem Defender re vitalised for the postwar market powered by a 65 hp 48 kW Continental A 65 8 7 200 were built and aircraft for the USAAF were designated L 16 Revived in 1954 as the Champion Citabria which later became the Bellanca Citabria Aeronca 7ACS Champion aka S7AC Floatplane versions of the 7ACAeronca 7BCM Champion 1947 Powered by an 85 hp 63 kW Continental C 85 8 and fitted with improved undercarriage reinforced fuselage and other refinements 509 were built all of which were delivered to the USAAF as Aeronca L 16As Aeronca 7CCM Champion 1948 Powered by a 90 hp 67 kW Continental C 90 8F O 205 1 fitted with a larger dorsal fin and wing tanks 125 civilian models were built 100 built for the USAAF as the L 16B Aeronca 7DC 1948 Powered by an 85 hp 63 kW Continental C 85 8 fitted with a dorsal fin and larger tail plane 168 built Aeronca 7DCM Farm Wagon The 7DC fitted with a wood lined cargo bin Aeronca 7DCS Champion The 7DCS akaS7DC was the float plane version with a ventral fin Aeronca 7EC Traveller 1949 Powered by a 90 hp 67 kW Continental C 90 12F the first Aeronca offering a starter and a generator 96 built Resurrected as the Champion 7EC in 1955 Aeronca 7ECS Champion The 7ECS akaS7EC was the float plane version of the 7EC with a ventral fin and floats Aeronca 7FC Tri Traveller 1949 A single prototype of a 7EC fitted with a Tricycle undercarriage Aeronca 11AC Chief 1945 Powered by a 65 hp 48 kW Continental A 65 post war production of the chief with more refined interior and other improvements 1 862 built Shares no parts with the previous pre war Chief but 70 of parts are shared with the 7 series Champion Used as the basis for the Hindustan Aeronautics HAL 26 Pushpak trainer in 1958 Aeronca 11ACS Chief aka S11AC the floatplane version of the 11AC Chief Aeronca 11BC Chief 1945 Powered by an 85 hp 63 kW Continental C 85 8F 180 built Aeronca 11BCS Chief Floatplane version of the 11BCAeronca 11CC Super Chief 1948 Powered by an 85 hp 63 kW Continental C 85 8F the 11CC introduced a higher gross weight and wider centre of gravity range 276 built Aeronca 11CCS Super Chief akaS11CC the floatplane version of the 11CC Super Chief Aeronca O 58 Grasshopper 1941 The military version of the Model 65T Tandem with greenhouse cabin and 65 hp 48 kW YO 170 O 170 3 similar to civil models Originally designated in the Observation category changed to the Liaison category in 1942 Aeronca L 3 YO 58 O 58 54 built Aeronca L 3A O 58A 20 built Aeronca L 3B O 58B 875 built Aeronca L 3C With no radio and reduced weight 490 built Aeronca L 3D Eleven 65TF with Franklin 4AC 176 engines impressed into the USAAF 3 Aeronca L 3E Twelve 65TC with Continental A 65 8 engines impressed into the USAAF Aeronca L 3F Nineteen Super Chiefs with Continental A 65 8 engines impressed into the USAAF Aeronca L 3G Four Super Chiefs with Lycoming O 145 B1 engines impressed into the USAAF Aeronca L 3H One 65TL with Lycoming O 145 B1 engine impressed into the USAAF Aeronca L 3J One 65TC with Continental A 65 7 engine impressed into the USAAF Aeronca TG 5 A trainer for glider pilots produced by removing the engine fairing in the nose and fitting a tow hook for aero towing 253 built Aeronca TG 33 A single TG 5 converted for prone pilot tests Aeronca XLNR 1 Three TG 5 gliders transferred to the US NavyAeronca L 16A All 509 Aeronca 7BCM aircraft were delivered to the USAAF as the L 16A Aeronca L 16B Production of the 7CCM Champion for the USAF 100 built as the L 16BAircraft on display editThe original prototype 50 C s n C 1018 is on display at the New England Air Museum Bradley International Airport Windsor Locks CT 4 There is an Aeronca 65TC on display at the Pacific Aviation Museum in Hawaii that was in the air at the time of the Pearl Harbor attack 5 Specifications Model 65C Chief editData from American Planes and Engines for 1940 6 General characteristicsCrew 1 Capacity 1 passenger Length 21 ft 1 in 6 43 m Wingspan 36 ft 0 in 10 97 m Height 9 ft 0 in 2 74 m Wing area 169 sq ft 15 7 m2 Empty weight 675 lb 306 kg Gross weight 1 150 lb 522 kg Powerplant 1 Continental A 65 four cylinder air cooled horizontally opposed piston aircraft engine 65 hp 48 kW Performance Maximum speed 105 mph 169 km h 91 kn at sea level Cruise speed 98 mph 158 km h 85 kn Stall speed 35 mph 56 km h 30 kn Range 250 mi 400 km 220 nmi Service ceiling 15 000 ft 4 600 m Rate of climb 650 ft min 3 3 m s See also editRelated development Aeronca Chief Bellanca Citabria Aeronca 50 ChiefAircraft of comparable role configuration and era Interstate Cadet Luscombe T 8F Piper J 3 Cub Porterfield 65 Collegiate Taylorcraft L 2 Piper L 4Related lists List of aircraft of World War II List of military aircraft of the United StatesNotes edit a b c d e f g h Abel Alan 2001 Aeronca s Golden Age Wind Canyon Books ISBN 1 891118 42 0 a b Eckland K O Aeronca USA Aerofiles com Retrieved March 26 2012 Federal Aviation Administration April 8 2014 Type Certificate Data Sheet No A 728 Archived from the original on January 16 2023 Retrieved January 16 2023 Aeronca 50 C Chief New England Air Museum Retrieved May 1 2020 Aeronca Model TC 65 Observation Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor pacificaviationmuseum org Retrieved January 1 2017 Aviation February 1940 pp 37 69 70 References editEckland K O Aeronca USA Aerofiles com Retrieved March 26 2012 Abel Alan 2001 Aeronca s Golden Age Wind Canyon Books ISBN 1 891118 42 0 American Planes and Engines for 1940 Aviation Vol 39 no 2 February 1940 pp 37 69 70 Further reading editAbel Alan ed 1988 The best of Paul Matt A collection from the historical aviation albums Terra Haute IN SunShine House Aircraft specification no A 796 Revision 14 Aug 1 1991 Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration American airplanes Aeronca Aerofiles A Century of American Aviation Retrieved August 12 2006 Bellanca Aerofiles A Century of American Aviation Archived from the original on July 20 2006 Retrieved August 12 2006 Bhargava Kapil The IAF as an aircraft manufacturer Indian Air Force History Archived from the original on August 26 2006 Retrieved September 5 2006 HAL Pushpak Warbirds of India Archived from the original on February 5 2012 Retrieved September 5 2006 Hollenbaugh Bob John Houser 1993 Aeronca A photo history Destin FL Aviation Heritage Books ISBN 0 943691 10 9 Juptner Joseph P 1994 ATC 761 9 28 45 Aeronca Chief 11AC 11BC U S Civil Aircraft Series Vol 8 ATC 701 800 Blue Ridge Summit PA Tab Aero McGraw Hill pp 211 213 Juptner Joseph P 1994 ATC 796 9 28 45 Aeronca Super Chief 11CC U S Civil Aircraft Series Vol 8 ATC 701 800 Blue Ridge Summit PA Tab Aero McGraw Hill pp 332 334 Type certificate data sheet no A 761 Revision 17 Aug 1 1991 Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Aircraft specification no A 759 Revision 69 April 2 2007 Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Taylor J H ed 1989 Jane s Encyclopedia of Aviation Studio Editions London p 28 airliners net Andrade John M 1979 U S Military Aircraft Designations and Serials Since 1909 Midland Counties Publications ISBN 0 904597 22 9 Guillemette Roger Aeronca L 3 US Centennial of Flight Commission Archived from the original on January 4 2006 Retrieved January 4 2006 Swanborough F G Peter M Bowers 1963 United States Military Aircraft since 1909 London Putnam Aeronca L 3 Aircraft Finder AeroWeb The Aviation Enthusiast Corner City University of New York Archived from the original on January 18 2006 Retrieved January 4 2006 Simpson Rod Airlife s World Aircraft The Complete Reference to Civil Military and Light Aircraft Shrewsbury UK Airlife Publishing 2001 ISBN 1 84037 115 3 External links edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Aeronca Chief The Bellanca Trainer with 3 view and history Archived 2009 10 24 L 3 page at the National Museum of the United States Air Force L 3 page at Warbird Alley L 3 page at Museo Nacional Aeronautico y del Espacio de Chile Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Aeronca Chief family amp oldid 1134066196, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
