# Aeronca 65-TC

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 0190902
- Manufacturer (registry): AERONCA
- Model: 65-TC
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 2
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 75 mph
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS A-728](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A-728) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: National Aeronca Association
- Registered aircraft: 36
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/aeronca-65-tc

Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs)

Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.

None matched.

## Registered aircraft (36)

- [N23565](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N23565): [Bourland William F](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BOURLAND%20WILLIAM%20F), [Leakey, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Leakey), built 1939, S/N C5239
- [N26386](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N26386): [Jenkins Robert W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JENKINS%20ROBERT%20W), [Fredricktown, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Fredricktown), built 1940, S/N 1070T
- [N27336](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N27336): [Hofer Colleen J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HOFER%20COLLEEN%20J), [Sawyer, ND](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ND/Sawyer), built 1940, S/N F-1490T
- [N27351](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N27351): [Hawkins Richard](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HAWKINS%20RICHARD), [Tybee Island, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Tybee%20Island), S/N F1640T
- [N27356](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N27356): [Henderson William Gary](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HENDERSON%20WILLIAM%20GARY), [Lake Worth, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Lake%20Worth), S/N C1680T
- [N27384](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N27384): [Spivey Lana S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SPIVEY%20LANA%20S), [Guntersville, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Guntersville), built 1940, S/N C1970T
- [N29198](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N29198): [Gull Industries LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GULL%20INDUSTRIES%20LLC), [Oneco, CT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CT/Oneco), built 1940, S/N L2600T
- [N29414](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N29414): [Byker Robert L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BYKER%20ROBERT%20L), [Porterville, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Porterville), built 1940, S/N C3060T
- [N29416](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N29416): [Martin Ronald P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MARTIN%20RONALD%20P), [Tehachapi, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Tehachapi), built 1940, S/N 3080T
- [N29452](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N29452): [Parsons Walter E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PARSONS%20WALTER%20E), [Clinton, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Clinton), S/N 4240T
- [N29456](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N29456): [Boling Kenneth A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BOLING%20KENNETH%20A), [Greenbrier, AR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AR/Greenbrier), built 1940, S/N L4280T
- [N29473](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N29473): [Barbee Max C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BARBEE%20MAX%20C), [Wharton, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Wharton), built 1940, S/N 4450T
- [N29477](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N29477): [Johnson Scott J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JOHNSON%20SCOTT%20J), [Oshkosh, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Oshkosh), built 1940, S/N C4500T
- [N310RJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N310RJ): [Payne John B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PAYNE%20JOHN%20B), [Denton, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Denton), S/N L10241T
- [N31308](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N31308): [Carpenter Willard D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CARPENTER%20WILLARD%20D), [Borrego Springs, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Borrego%20Springs), S/N L4750T
- [N31355](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N31355): [Ray Albert](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RAY%20ALBERT), [Prosser, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Prosser), built 1940, S/N C6030T
- [N31378](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N31378): [Hogan Frederick D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HOGAN%20FREDERICK%20D), [Hamilton, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Hamilton), S/N L-8020-T
- [N31410](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N31410): [Bates Bi-Planes LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BATES%20BI-PLANES%20LLC), [Faribault, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Faribault), built 1940, S/N 5200T
- [N31432](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N31432): [Englund Ronald E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ENGLUND%20RONALD%20E), [Springfield, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Springfield), built 1940, S/N L-5290T
- [N31491](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N31491): [Aeronca Aircraft History Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AERONCA%20AIRCRAFT%20HISTORY%20MUSEUM), [Brighton, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Brighton), built 1940, S/N C10870
- [N31493](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N31493): [Bentley Jeffrey W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BENTLEY%20JEFFREY%20W), [Kenmore, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Kenmore), built 1940, S/N 5710T
- [N31496](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N31496): [Agaliotis Paul E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AGALIOTIS%20PAUL%20E), [San Martin, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/San%20Martin), S/N C5720T
- [N31498](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N31498): [Kearns Gary W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KEARNS%20GARY%20W), [New Athens, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/New%20Athens), built 1940, S/N 5760T
- [N31499](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N31499): [Agaliotis Paul E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AGALIOTIS%20PAUL%20E), [San Martin, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/San%20Martin), built 1940, S/N 5770T
- [N31713](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N31713): [Ferris Thomas P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FERRIS%20THOMAS%20P), [Bloomingdale, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Bloomingdale), built 1940, S/N 5920
- [N31726](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N31726): [Mcmanus Keith S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCMANUS%20KEITH%20S), [Carlisle, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Carlisle), S/N F6110T
- [N31751](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N31751): [Sterling Aviation Services Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STERLING%20AVIATION%20SERVICES%20INC), [Wilmington, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Wilmington), S/N L6300T
- [N31776](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N31776): [Buchanan Thomas K Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BUCHANAN%20THOMAS%20K%20JR), [Morristown, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Morristown), S/N 6480T
- [N31791](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N31791): [Carr Dion P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CARR%20DION%20P), [Geneseo, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Geneseo), S/N 6600T
- [N31832](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N31832): [Baggot John P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BAGGOT%20JOHN%20P), [Shiocton, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Shiocton), built 1941, S/N C9181T
- [N31873](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N31873): [Sabre Society Of North Carolina](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SABRE%20SOCIETY%20OF%20NORTH%20CAROLINA), [Hickory, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Hickory), built 1941, S/N L9191T
- [N33768](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N33768): [Parsons Walter E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PARSONS%20WALTER%20E), [Clinton, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Clinton), S/N 9391T
- [N33780](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N33780): [Zollars Thomas B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ZOLLARS%20THOMAS%20B), [Dallas, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Dallas), built 1941, S/N L9411T
- [N33835](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N33835): [Matheny Roger Paul](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MATHENY%20ROGER%20PAUL), [Shepherd, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Shepherd), S/N C9651T
- [N34414](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N34414): [Parsons Walter E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PARSONS%20WALTER%20E), [Clinton, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Clinton), S/N 9871T
- [N34424](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N34424): [Cowley Byron Lamond](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COWLEY%20BYRON%20LAMOND), [Henrietta, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Henrietta), built 1941, S/N 9881T

## NTSB investigations (17)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB MIA00LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA220), Jul 12, 2000: Aeronca 65-TC (N29416), Harris, NC, substantial damage. Probable cause: The unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot while descending for a forced landing. Contributing to the accident was the partial loss of engine power due a blocked fuel line resulting in fuel…
- [NTSB FTW97FA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97FA099), Feb 3, 1997: Aeronca 65-TC (N31794), Moriarty, NM, substantial damage, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maitain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin. Factors were gusty winds, turbulence, a high density altitude, and the pilot's lack of total experience in the make and…
- [NTSB LAX82DA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DA314), Aug 21, 1982: Aeronca 65-TC (N29473), Mira Loma, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI81FEM43](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81FEM43), Sep 7, 1981: Aeronca 65-TC (N31751), Plainwell, MI, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW74AF090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW74AF090), Jun 20, 1974: Aeronca 65-TC (N31426), San Antonio, TX, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB MKC70DCJ22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC70DCJ22), May 16, 1970: Aeronca 65-TC (N29182), Fairmont, NE, substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA69A0057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA69A0057), May 20, 1969: Aeronca 65-TC (N27396), Orchards, WA, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB MIA70F0027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA70F0027-201586), Apr 20, 1969: Aeronca 65-TC (N31387), Cartersville, GA, destroyed
- [NTSB MIA69F0261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA69F0261), Nov 22, 1968: Aeronca 65-TAC (N46605), Lafayette, TN, destroyed
- [NTSB MIA69A0001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA69A0001), Jul 2, 1968: Aeronca 65-TC (N29476), Moultrie, GA, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB CHI68F0709](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI68F0709), Mar 16, 1968: Aeronca 65-TC (N29413), Lockport, IL, substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC68F0303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC68F0303), Sep 25, 1967: Aeronca 65-TC (N31794), Langdon, ND, substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN67F0068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN67F0068), Jul 23, 1966: Aeronca 65-TC (N27392), Greybull, WY, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA65F0052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA65F0052), Apr 10, 1965: Aeronca 65TC (N31345), Hazlehurst, GA, destroyed
- [NTSB UNK65X0815](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK65X0815), Nov 24, 1964: Aeronca 65TC (N34474), Salina, KS, destroyed
- [NTSB UNK64X1274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X1274), Apr 12, 1964: Aeronca 65TL (N31722), Smithfield, RI, substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X0366](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X0366), Jan 26, 1964: Aeronca 65 (N29416), Milwaukee, WI, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (11)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Incident 20210202006559I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210202006559I), Feb 2, 2021: Aeronca 65-TC (N27336), Tulsa, OK, No damage. The pilot was on a day VFR, part 91 flight to move the aircraft from haskell, 2K9 to richard jones, rvs for maintenance. The pilot was on a stabilized approach…
- [Incident 20060612010649I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060612010649I), Jun 12, 2006: Aronca 65TC (N31493), Monticello, MO, Minor damage. (-23) After several practice takeoffs and landings, pilot was preparing for another landing. At approximately 10-15 ft above the runway, pilot realized he was…
- [Accident 20000712007979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000712007979A), Jul 12, 2000: Aronca 65TC (N29416), Harris, NC, No damage. (-23) Airplane departed NC 02 (boomerand). Aircraft lost power, and landed on trees near a creek. Aircraft had rust particles in fuel.
- [Accident 19970203001189A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970203001189A), Feb 3, 1997: Aronca 65TC (N31794), Moriarty, NM, Substantial damage, 2 fatal. (.4)The airplane was observed beginning the takeoff roll on runway 26 (elevation 6,201 ft, density altitude 7,000 ft) with winds from the wnw at 10 knots…
- [Incident 19890828040349I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890828040349I), Aug 28, 1989: Aronca 65TC (N34424), Houston, TX. Aircraft engine quit due to mechanical failure. Forced landing on football field. Cause not stated.
- [Incident 19830923063959I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830923063959I), Sep 23, 1983: Aronca 65TC (N29473), El Paso, TX, Minor damage. Lost control and ground looped while landing in a crosswind. Damaged the landing gear and wing.
- [Accident 19820821039859A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820821039859A), Aug 21, 1982: Aronca 65TC (N29473), Mira Loma, CA, Substantial damage. Crash occurred during emergency landing after engine quit due to fuel exhaustion.
- [Incident 19810927080779I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810927080779I), Sep 27, 1981: Aronca 65TC (N31430), Newburyport, MA, Minor damage. Engine quit on takeoff climb. Landed off airport, severed landing gear. Initial check showed no spark plugs firing.
- [Accident 19810907058049A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810907058049A), Sep 7, 1981: Arocar AEROCAR1 (N31751), Plainwell, MI, Substantial damage. Pilot attempted downwind landing on short, sod strip. Collided with trees at end when unable to go around.
- [Incident 19810311021209I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810311021209I), Mar 11, 1981: Aronca 65TC (N29414), Fresno, CA, Substantial damage. Pilot hand propped engine. Link in tie down chain failed when engine started. Aircraft collided with another one.
- [Accident 19740620018829A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740620018829A), Jun 20, 1974: Aronca 65TC (N31426), San Antonio, TX, Destroyed. Rcvrd 6/21/74.

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (28)

Approved for this model: the STC's model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. In force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has.

- [STC SA04652CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04652CH): To allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification. Swift Fuels LLC
- [STC SA00079NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00079NY): Installation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter kit AFC-K008 on single and multi engine fixed wing light aircraft incorporating Teledyne Continental reciprocating engines of 450 horsepower or less. Airwolf Filter Corporation
- [STC SA00081NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00081NY): Installation of Iceman Aviation Supplies, Inc. Carburetor Ice Detector. Alcor LLC
- [STC SA7965SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA7965SW): Application of fabric and polyurethane finishing system. Shady Aviation LLC
- [STC SA01240SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01240SE): Installation of secondary voltage indication system. Visual Instruments LLC
- [STC SA01967WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01967WI): Use of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded Avgas. General Aviation Modifications Inc
- [STC SA04776NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04776NY): The HIPEC Covering and Finishing System must be performed and maintained. HIPEC Aircraft Coatings Inc
- [STC SA00024NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00024NY): Installation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter kit AFC-K007 on single or multi-engine fixed wing light aircraft incorporating Lycoming reciprocating engines of 450 horsepower or less. Airwolf Filter Corporation
- [STC SA10077SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA10077SC): Installation of push-button starter system. Hartzell Engine Technologies, LLC
- [STC SA00478CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00478CH): Installation of Cooper Superflite 102 Fabric. Aviation Products Systems Inc
- [STC SA01026SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01026SE): Improved fuel gascolator assembly. Steve's Aircraft
- [STC SA7NW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA7NW): Installation of Continental C-85-8, -8F, -12, -12F engine and Sensenich M74CK propeller or McCauley1A90CF or 1B90CM propeller. Coleman T. Wagner
- [STC SA02033AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02033AT): Modification to install an air-oil separator to prevent oil from being aspirated from the engine breather line. M-20 Oil Separators LLC
- [STC SA01944CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01944CH): Modify airplane to fly on unleaded automotive gasoline, 87 minimum antiknock index, per ASTM Specification D-439 or D-4818 of any volatility class, A through E, or 82UL AVGAS per ASTM D-6227. Experimental Aircraft Association Inc
- [STC SA740GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA740GL): Superseded by STC SA01944CH. Modify airplane to fly on unleaded automotive gasoline, 87 minimum antiknock index. EAA Aviation Foundation
- [STC SA489EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA489EA): Installation of ARP Inc. carburetor ice detection system. Aircraft & Rotorcraft Products (ARP) Inc
- [STC SA1109GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1109GL): Surrendered and incorporated into STC SA00478CH. Cooper Aviation Supply Company, Inc
- [STC SA02520AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02520AT): Installation of M-20 Oil Separator, model 600-WP. M-20 Oil Separators LLC
- [STC SA5159NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA5159NM): Installation of chip detector system. Northwest Aircraft Inc
- [STC SA5755NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA5755NM): Installation of a propeller anti theft device. Davis Ray G
- [STC SA4624NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4624NM): Installation of F. Atlee Dodge springs 2097 and 2127 to replace bungee cords on ski equipped airplanes. F Atlee Dodge Aircraft Service
- [STC SA4-302](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-302): Installation of BN-1 propeller spinner. ACS Products Co, Inc
- [STC SA2077CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2077CE): Operation of airplane on unleaded automotive gasoline, 87 minimum antiknock index and leaded automotive, 88 minimum antiknock index (RON+MON)/2. Intermixing with aviation gasoline also approved. Petersen Aviation Inc
- [STC SA4-1210](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-1210): Installation of Eonnex cover on aircraft surfaces. Ceconite, Inc
- [STC SA308EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA308EA): Installation of carburetor ice detection system 105AP in single and twin engine aircraft and single engine helicopters powered by Continental, Franklin, and Lycoming type engines equipped with Marvel-Schebler MA-2, MA-3, MA-4, MA-4-5, MA-6 and HA-6 series carburetors. (Normal,Utility and Acrobatic Category airplanes and helicopters equipped with engines and carburetors as described.). Alfred R Puccinelli
- [STC SA798EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA798EA): Installation of Monitair exhaust gas combustion monitor kit. Rosemount Engineering Co
- [STC SA1350WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1350WE): Replace existing fabric on wings, fuselage, empennage and/or control surfaces with fiberglass cloth. Ceconite, Inc
- [STC SA4-840](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-840): Fabric replaced with glass cloth on wings, fuselage, empennage and/or control surfaces. Air Fibre Inc

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