# N86096: 1946 Aeronca 11AC - Status: Valid registration - Airframe: [Aeronca 11AC](https://openairdocs.org/model/aeronca-11ac) (registry code 0191102, 2 seats) - Engine: [Continental A&C65 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-a-c65-series) (registry code 17003) - Data sheets: [TCDS A-761](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A-761) (American Champion Aircraft Corp.), [TCDS E-205](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E-205) (Continental Aerospace Technologies, Inc.) (OpenAirDocs) - Serial number: 11AC-520 - Year built: 1946 - Type: Fixed wing single engine - Engine type: Reciprocating - Airworthiness: Standard - Airworthiness date: January 12, 1956 - Certificate issued: February 15, 2018 - Expires: February 29, 2028 - Mode S code: ABD289 - Registered owner: [Delaney James E Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DELANEY%20JAMES%20E%20TRUSTEE) - Location: [Rossmoor, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Rossmoor) - Owner type: Individual - Owner's area on the map: 33.7950° N, 118.0627° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 90720, within about a mile (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based - FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=86096 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N86096 From the FAA registry file of October 21, 2026. ADs below are matched by the registry's airframe and engine model codes. They may apply; each AD's applicability can narrow it by serial number, part number or installed equipment. This is not a compliance determination. The registry lists only the engine series, so ADs for every Continental A&C65 model are included. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 22 in force ### Matched by airframe (Aeronca 11AC) - [AD 2000-25-02 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-25-02-R1): Wood Spars · American Champion 11AC, 11BC, 11CC and 27 more. Effective Jul 13, 2001 - [AD 47-20-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-20-01): Gascolator Bowl Cleaning · American Champion 11AC, 7AC and 7BCM (Army L-16A). Effective Mar 18, 1980 - [AD 79-07-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/79-07-02): Batteries · Aircraft Parts & Development A, A-2, A-3 and 149 more. Effective Apr 3, 1979 - [AD 52-28-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/52-28-01): Fuel Transfer Placard · American Champion 11AC and S11AC - [AD 49-15-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/49-15-01): Seat Anchorage Rework · American Champion 11AC, 11BC and S11AC - [AD 49-11-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/49-11-02): Wing Attach Fitting · American Champion 11AC, 11BC, 11CC and 4 more - [AD 48-13-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/48-13-07): Turnbuckle Fork Replacement · American Champion 11AC and S11AC - [AD 48-08-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/48-08-02): Cleveland Wheels · American Champion 11AC, 11BC, 11CC and 33 more - [AD 48-04-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/48-04-02): Wing Rib Rework · American Champion 11AC, 11BC and 7AC - [AD 47-30-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-30-05): Exhaust Stack Inspection · American Champion 11AC and 7AC - [AD 47-30-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-30-01): Lift Strut Wing Attach Fittings · American Champion 11AC and 7AC - [AD 47-20-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-20-02): Oleo Piston · American Champion 11AC and 7AC ### Matched by engine (Continental A&C65 series) - [AD 98-17-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-17-11): Crankshafts · Continental Motors A-65-3, A-65-8, A75-8 and 90 more. Effective Oct 19, 1998 - [AD 98-01-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-01-06): Carburetors · Continental Motors A-65-1, A-65-12, A-65-12F and 184 more. Effective Feb 13, 1998 - [AD 95-21-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/95-21-15): Aviation Gasoline · Continental Motors A-65-8, C85-12F, C85-12FJ and 77 more. Effective Nov 28, 1995 - [AD 93-19-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/93-19-04): Carburetors · Continental Motors A-65-1, A-65-12, A-65-12F and 184 more. Effective Oct 18, 1993 - [AD 81-16-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/81-16-05): Magnetos · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-E1B, AEIO-320-E2B, AEIO-360-B1G6 and 234 more. Effective Aug 6, 1981 - [AD 81-07-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/81-07-06): AC Fuel Pumps · Continental Motors A-65-1, A-65-12, A-65-12F and 60 more. Effective Apr 1, 1981 - [AD 80-06-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/80-06-05): Magnetos · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 254 more. Effective Mar 28, 1980 - [AD 69-24-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/69-24-03): Carburetors · Continental Motors A-65-1, A-65-12, A-65-12F and 321 more. Effective Nov 29, 1969 - [AD 69-09-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/69-09-01): Eisemann Magnetos · Eisemann Magnetos, 2A4-45-B2, 2A4-49-B2 and 158 more - [AD 46-36-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/46-36-01): Piston Pins · Continental Motors A-65-1, A-65-12, A-65-12F and 32 more ### Historical (superseded or no longer in force) - [AD 2000-25-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-25-02) (historical): Wood Wing Spars · American Champion 11AC, 11BC, 11CC and 15 more. Effective Jan 19, 2001 - [AD 94-14-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/94-14-12) (historical): Octane Aviation Gasoline · Teledyne Continental Motors A-65-8, C85-12, E185-11 and 68 more ## Information bulletins (advisory) (4 in force) - [SAIB CE-07-45](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-07-45): Flight Controls. Issued Aug 24, 2007 - [SAIB NE-16-13](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-16-13): Powerplant - Prohibited use of sealant. Issued Mar 8, 2016 - [SAIB NE-13-04](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-13-04): Continental Motors, Inc. (CMI) Connecting Rod Piston Pin Bushing Inspection. Issued Oct 31, 2012 - [SAIB CE-98-21R1](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-98-21R1): . Issued Jun 10, 1998 ## NTSB investigations (1) From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [NTSB DEN99LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA161), Sep 1, 1999: Aeronca 11BC (N86096), Heber City, UT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff roll. Factors were the gusting crosswind conditions, and the airport sign. ## FAA accident and incident reports (1) From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [Accident 19990901027699A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990901027699A), Sep 1, 1999: Bbavia 11AC (N86096), Heber, UT, Substantial damage. (.19) On September 2, 1999, approx. 0800 mountain daylight time, an Aeronca chief (11AC), N86096, was substantially damaged during takeoff when the left wing… ## Service difficulty reports None filed for this aircraft. ## Related - Other Aeronca 11AC aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/aeronca-11ac/aircraft.md - STCs for the Aeronca 11AC: https://openairdocs.org/model/aeronca-11ac/stcs.md - The Continental A&C65 series engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-a-c65-series.md --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. 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