# Aeronca 65-TL

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 0190908
- Manufacturer (registry): AERONCA
- Model: 65-TL
- 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: 19
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/aeronca-65-tl

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 (19)

- [N27343](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N27343): [Becker James](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BECKER%20JAMES), [Oconomowoc, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Oconomowoc), S/N L1550T
- [N27397](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N27397): [Bauer Hank](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BAUER%20HANK), [Windsor, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Windsor), built 1940, S/N 2100T
- [N29153](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N29153): [Murray Richard H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MURRAY%20RICHARD%20H), [Celina, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Celina), S/N 2150T
- [N29178](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N29178): [Jackson Jerry L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JACKSON%20JERRY%20L), [San Antonio, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/San%20Antonio), built 1940, S/N 2400T
- [N29405](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N29405): [Schmitz Tim](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SCHMITZ%20TIM), [Grantsburg, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Grantsburg), built 1940, S/N 2970T
- [N29487](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N29487): [Russell Deloyd H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RUSSELL%20DELOYD%20H), [Rural Retreat, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Rural%20Retreat), built 1940, S/N L4610T
- [N31373](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N31373): [Matheny Roger Paul](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MATHENY%20ROGER%20PAUL), [Humble, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Humble), built 1940, S/N 7070T
- [N31382](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N31382): [Davis Ted E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DAVIS%20TED%20E), [Brodhead, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Brodhead), built 1940, S/N L8060T
- [N31433](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N31433): [Nelson David R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NELSON%20DAVID%20R), [Sealy, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Sealy), built 1940, S/N L-5390-T
- [N31710](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N31710): [Rogers Joe E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ROGERS%20JOE%20E), [Manvel, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Manvel), built 1940, S/N L5890T
- [N31730](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N31730): [Jackson David W Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JACKSON%20DAVID%20W%20TRUSTEE), [Peoria, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Peoria), built 1940, S/N L6150T
- [N31789](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N31789): [Brewer Stephen F](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BREWER%20STEPHEN%20F), [Hamilton, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Hamilton), built 1940, S/N 6580T
- [N31819](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N31819): [Henry Ronald E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HENRY%20RONALD%20E), [Sullivan, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Sullivan), built 1941, S/N 6771T
- [N31837](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N31837): [Decker Scot O](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DECKER%20SCOT%20O), [Peoria, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Peoria), built 1941, S/N L6791T
- [N33782](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N33782): [Hammond James F](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HAMMOND%20JAMES%20F), [Yellow Springs, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Yellow%20Springs), built 1941, S/N L9341T
- [N33882](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N33882): [Matheny Roger Paul](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MATHENY%20ROGER%20PAUL), [Shepherd, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Shepherd), built 1941, S/N L9821T
- [N34468](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N34468): [Command Aire LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COMMAND%20AIRE%20LLC), [Sitka, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Sitka), built 1941, S/N L-10071T
- [N34520](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N34520): [Thomas Robert B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/THOMAS%20ROBERT%20B), [Bristol, CT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CT/Bristol), built 1940, S/N 4070T
- [N34541](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N34541): [Carnegie Scott W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CARNEGIE%20SCOTT%20W), [Saint Charles, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Saint%20Charles), built 1941, S/N F10151T

## NTSB investigations (4)

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 NYC94LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA047), Jan 10, 1994: Aeronca 65-TL (N29404), Findley Lake, NY, substantial damage. Probable cause: the failure of a weld at the base of the landing gear which resulted in the failure of the left snow-ski assembly.
- [NTSB NYC89FA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89FA221), Sep 30, 1989: Aeronca 65TL (N33890), Beaver Falls, PA, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: THE FAILURE OF THE LEFT WING, REAR UPPER STRUT ATTACHMENT. THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY NOT INSTALLING THE RETAINING BOLT AND NUT.
- [NTSB DEN72DTC10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN72DTC10), Oct 3, 1971: Aeronca 65-TL (N36520), Recluse, WY, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA71AM003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA71AM003), Jul 8, 1970: Aeronca 65-TL (N31437), Lavonia, GA, destroyed, 1 fatal

## FAA accident and incident reports (4)

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 20080601846899I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080601846899I), Jun 1, 2008: Aronca 65TL (N31837), Peoria, IL, No damage. (-23) On June 1, 2008 a pilot and passenger of N31837, an Aeronca 65-TL departed mt. Hawley airport (3MY)at approximately 1935 local time on runway 35 for a…
- [Incident 19990130021149I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990130021149I), Jan 30, 1999: Aronca 65TL (N31433), Cat Spring, TX, Minor damage. Aircraft inspection revealed a slight bend rearward on 1 propeller blade and minor damage to cowl and landing gear fairings. Pilot suspects magneto switch…
- [Accident 19890930037119A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890930037119A), Sep 30, 1989: Aronca 65TL (N33890), Beaver Falls, PA, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Flew aircraft being restored without proper inspection or annual. Upper strut attach bolt missing. Wing folded up.
- [Accident 19880821037829A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880821037829A), Aug 21, 1988: Aronca 65TL (N19460), Texarkana, TX, Destroyed. Aircraft appeared to stall while turning from base leg to final approach to airport. Collided with a tree.

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (23)

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 SA00081NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00081NY): Installation of Iceman Aviation Supplies, Inc. Carburetor Ice Detector. Alcor LLC
- [STC SA01240SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01240SE): Installation of secondary voltage indication system. Visual Instruments LLC
- [STC SA01757WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01757WI): To allow the use of UL91 or UL94 (minimum) grade aviation fuel. Swift Fuels 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 SA01831WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01831WI): To allow the use of UL91 (minimum) grade aviation fuel. Petersen Aviation 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 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 SA02825NY PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02825NY%20PAGE%201): Installation of Aerospace Logic Aircraft Instruments. Aerospace Logic Inc
- [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 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 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

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