# Aeronca C-3

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 0190302
- Manufacturer (registry): AERONCA
- Model: C-3
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 2
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 63 mph
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS A-396](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A-396) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: National Aeronca Association
- Registered aircraft: 52
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/aeronca-c-3

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 (52, first 50)

- [N11277](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11277): [Morozowsky Anthony M II](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MOROZOWSKY%20ANTHONY%20M%20II), [Zanesville, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Zanesville), built 1945, S/N A-107
- [N11291](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11291): [Macveigh Craig A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MACVEIGH%20CRAIG%20A), [New Carlisle, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/New%20Carlisle), S/N A-123
- [N11293](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11293): [Bowe Walter C Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BOWE%20WALTER%20C%20TRUSTEE), [Sonoma, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Sonoma), S/N A-125
- [N11422](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11422): [Newhouse Flying Service Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NEWHOUSE%20FLYING%20SERVICE%20INC), [Fredericksburg, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Fredericksburg), S/N A-156
- [N12405](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N12405): [Petro Jerry R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PETRO%20JERRY%20R), [Williamsburg, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Williamsburg), built 1931, S/N A-171
- [N12407](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N12407): [Hammond James F](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HAMMOND%20JAMES%20F), [Yellow Springs, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Yellow%20Springs), built 1932, S/N A-173
- [N12423](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N12423): [Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WESTERN%20ANTIQUE%20AEROPLANE%20%26%20AUTOMOBILE%20MUSEUM), [Hood River, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Hood%20River), built 1931, S/N A189
- [N12784](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N12784): [Groff Russell D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GROFF%20RUSSELL%20D), [Winchester, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Winchester), S/N A-204
- [N13000](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N13000): [Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WESTERN%20ANTIQUE%20AEROPLANE%20%26%20AUTOMOBILE%20MUSEUM), [Hood River, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Hood%20River), built 1932, S/N A-215
- [N13002](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N13002): [Leigh Michael C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LEIGH%20MICHAEL%20C), [Tullahoma, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Tullahoma), built 1932, S/N A217
- [N13021](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N13021): [Hammond James F](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HAMMOND%20JAMES%20F), [Yellow Springs, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Yellow%20Springs), built 1932, S/N A-236
- [N13024](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N13024): [Morozowsky Anthony M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MOROZOWSKY%20ANTHONY%20M), [Zanesville, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Zanesville), built 1932, S/N A-238
- [N13554](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N13554): built 1933, S/N A-288
- [N13556](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N13556): [Karner Joseph G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KARNER%20JOSEPH%20G), [Oswego, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Oswego), built 1934, S/N A-290
- [N13583](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N13583): [Tranby Wayne A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TRANBY%20WAYNE%20A), [Fargo, ND](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ND/Fargo), built 1933, S/N A-277
- [N14096](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N14096): [George Mike](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GEORGE%20MIKE), [Springfield, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Springfield), built 1934, S/N A-403
- [N14098](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N14098): [Batson Ceward W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BATSON%20CEWARD%20W), [Manhattan, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Manhattan), built 1934, S/N A-405
- [N14532](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N14532): [Jones Donald T Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JONES%20DONALD%20T%20JR), [Barrigada, GU](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GU/Barrigada), built 1935, S/N A-441
- [N14535](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N14535): [Fers Mitchell A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FERS%20MITCHELL%20A), [Stafford Springs, CT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CT/Stafford%20Springs), built 1934, S/N A-430
- [N1453H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1453H): [Trost David](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TROST%20DAVID), [Yorktown Heights, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Yorktown%20Heights), S/N A-503
- [N14550](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N14550): [Petro Jerry R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PETRO%20JERRY%20R), [Williamsburg, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Williamsburg), S/N A-504
- [N14555](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N14555): [Morozowsky John](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MOROZOWSKY%20JOHN), [Zanesville, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Zanesville), built 1935, S/N A507
- [N14556](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N14556): [Flying L Aircraft Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FLYING%20L%20AIRCRAFT%20INC), [Fort Denaud, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Fort%20Denaud), built 1964, S/N A-508
- [N14632](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N14632): [Dexter Fred H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DEXTER%20FRED%20H), [Live Oak, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Live%20Oak), built 1935, S/N A-518
- [N14640](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N14640): [Shannon Air Museum LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SHANNON%20AIR%20MUSEUM%20LLC), [Fredericksburg, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Fredericksburg), S/N 526
- [N14646](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N14646): [Gehrlein Rodney L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GEHRLEIN%20RODNEY%20L), [Waterford, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Waterford), built 1935, S/N A-532
- [N14650](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N14650): [Brewer Stephen F](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BREWER%20STEPHEN%20F), [Hamilton, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Hamilton), S/N A-536
- [N15252](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N15252): [Mid Atlantic Air Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MID%20ATLANTIC%20AIR%20MUSEUM), [Reading, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Reading), built 1935, S/N A-572
- [N15257](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N15257): [Lovley Vaughn](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LOVLEY%20VAUGHN), [Webster, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Webster), S/N A-576
- [N15258](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N15258): [Botsford Lawrence B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BOTSFORD%20LAWRENCE%20B), [Sanger, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Sanger), built 1935, S/N A-577
- [N15286](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N15286): [Pearlman Aircraft Co](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PEARLMAN%20AIRCRAFT%20CO), [Orlando, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Orlando), built 1935, S/N A-617
- [N15287](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N15287): [Nichols Charles F Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NICHOLS%20CHARLES%20F%20TRUSTEE), [Baldwin Park, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Baldwin%20Park), S/N A-614
- [N15288](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N15288): [Macveigh Craig A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MACVEIGH%20CRAIG%20A), [New Carlisle, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/New%20Carlisle), S/N A-618
- [N15295](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N15295): [Cook Charles N](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COOK%20CHARLES%20N), [Fort Worth, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Fort%20Worth), built 1936, S/N 623
- [N15729](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N15729): [Rare Aircraft Ltd](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RARE%20AIRCRAFT%20LTD), [Faribault, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Faribault), built 1936, S/N 741
- [N15733](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N15733): [Yonge Robert R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/YONGE%20ROBERT%20R), [Ocala, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Ocala), built 1936, S/N A-633
- [N16268](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N16268): [Cloud 9 Aero LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CLOUD%209%20AERO%20LLC), [Southampton, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Southampton), built 1936, S/N A-654
- [N16286](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N16286): [Rambo Gene](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RAMBO%20GENE), [Falls Church, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Falls%20Church), S/N A-662
- [N16291](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N16291): [Eaa Aviation Foundation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EAA%20AVIATION%20FOUNDATION%20INC), [Oshkosh, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Oshkosh), built 1945, S/N A-668
- [N16529](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N16529): [Port Townsend Aero Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PORT%20TOWNSEND%20AERO%20MUSEUM), [Port Townsend, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Port%20Townsend), built 1959, S/N A-673
- [N16533](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N16533): [Piercy Ronald S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PIERCY%20RONALD%20S), [Moses Lake, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Moses%20Lake), S/N A675
- [N16549](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N16549): [Mcknight Thomas N](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCKNIGHT%20THOMAS%20N), [Fredericksburg, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Fredericksburg), S/N 690
- [N16562](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N16562): [White Mark E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WHITE%20MARK%20E), [Cold Spring, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Cold%20Spring), built 1946, S/N A-700
- [N16570](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N16570): [Freeman Heritage Collection LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FREEMAN%20HERITAGE%20COLLECTION%20LLC), [Kingsbury, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Kingsbury), built 1936, S/N A706
- [N17404](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N17404): [Golden Age Air Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GOLDEN%20AGE%20AIR%20MUSEUM), [Bethel, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Bethel), built 1936, S/N A-717
- [N17412](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N17412): [Kulle William T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KULLE%20WILLIAM%20T), [Springfield, MA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MA/Springfield), built 1936, S/N A723
- [N17419](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N17419): [Oklahoma City, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Oklahoma%20City), built 1936, S/N A-730, Registration pending
- [N17434](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N17434): [Abel Brandon R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ABEL%20BRANDON%20R), [Henderson, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Henderson), built 1936, S/N A-742
- [N17439](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N17439): [Jones Donald T Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JONES%20DONALD%20T%20JR), [Barrigada, GU](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GU/Barrigada), built 1936, S/N A746
- [N17446](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N17446): [Serrino Sam K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SERRINO%20SAM%20K), [Boardman, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Boardman), S/N A-751

All 52: https://openairdocs.org/model/aeronca-c-3/aircraft.md

## NTSB investigations (8)

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 ATL05CA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA122), Jul 4, 2005: Aeronca C3 (N14532), Summerville, SC, substantial damage. Probable cause: The maintenance personnel failure to secure the intake valve adjustment jam nut which resulted in excessive valve clearance, and the subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB IAD05LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA076), Jun 12, 2005: Aeronca C-3 (N13002), Toughkenamon, PA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of the crankshaft, which resulted in a forced landing and subsequent collision with wires. A factor was the wires.
- [NTSB LAX02LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA100), Mar 3, 2002: Aeronca C-3 (N17438), Sonoma, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's excessive remedial control inputs in response to a passenger's control inputs, which led to a failure to maintain an adequate airspeed and an inadvertent stall/mush. The pilot's…
- [NTSB ATL83LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA203), May 28, 1983: Aeronca C3 (N16270), Ocean City, MD, substantial damage
- [NTSB ATL82FIG08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82FIG08), Jun 13, 1982: Aeronca C-3 (N16270), Ocean City, MD, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI80DA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI80DA061), Aug 1, 1980: Aeronca C-3 (N16291), Luray, IN, substantial damage, 1 fatal
- [NTSB MIA77FA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA77FA055-201382), Apr 17, 1977: Aeronca C3 (N15733), Immokalee, FL, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB MIA66F0513](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA66F0513), Apr 17, 1966: Aeronca C-3 (N15742), Hope Mills, NC, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (8)

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.

- [Accident 20050704014549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050704014549A), Jul 4, 2005: Aronca C3AERONCA (N14532), Summerville, SC, Substantial damage. (-23) Pilot stated after flying for 25 minutes and at an altitude of 950' feet MSL the aircraft lost power. The tachometer dropped from 2,400 RPM to 1,000 RPM.…
- [Accident 20050612018699A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050612018699A), Jun 12, 2005: Aronca C3AERONCA (N13002), Toughenamon, PA, Substantial damage. (-23) On June 12, 2005, approximately 1545 eastern standard time, an Aeronca C-3 crashed 200 feet short of runway 24 at New Garden Airport (N57). The aircraft…
- [Accident 20020303004109A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020303004109A), Mar 3, 2002: Aronca C3AERONCA (N17438), Sonoma, CA, No damage. (-23) Aircraft departed the Sonoma sky park (OQ9) airport on runway 26 at approximately 1500 PST. It climbed to 250 AGL at which time the engine lost power.…
- [Accident 19830528021549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830528021549A), May 28, 1983: Aronca C3AERONCA (N16270), Ocean City, MD, Substantial damage. Stalled and spun to the ground from 150 foot altitude during takeoff. A previous injury accident in the aircraft.
- [Accident 19820613021689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820613021689A), Jun 13, 1982: Aronca C3AERONCA (N16270), Ocean City, MD, Substantial damage. Aircraft crashed shorlty after takeoff during marginal weather. Pilot throttled back 36HP engine for climb.
- [Accident 19800801034339A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800801034339A), Aug 1, 1980: Aronca C3AERONCA (N16291), Luray, IN, Substantial damage. Pilot had advanced heart disease. No fuel evident at accident scene. Indicates out of fuel. Stress incapacitation .
- [Incident 19781105023599I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19781105023599I), Nov 5, 1978: Aronca C3AERONCA (N14556), Osceola, AR, Minor damage. Landed short of runway and struck a ditch.
- [Accident 19770417011989A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770417011989A), Apr 17, 1977: Aronca C3AERONCA (N15733), Immokalee, FL, Destroyed. Low pass over airport after takeoff

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (21)

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 SA239SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA239SW): Installation of Alcor exhaust gas temperature (EGT) indicator kits. Alcor 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 SA02283SE PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02283SE%20PAGE%201): Installation of Electronics International Inc. Glass Panel Engine Monitor (with In Flight Data) CGR-30P. Electronics International Inc
- [STC SA02402SE PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02402SE%20PAGE%201): Installation of Electronics International Inc. Glass Panel Engine Monitor (with In-Flight Data) CGR-30C. Electronics International Inc
- [STC SA02825NY PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02825NY%20PAGE%201): Installation of Aerospace Logic Aircraft Instruments. Aerospace Logic Inc
- [STC SA00068SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00068SE): Installation of fuel flow/pressure instruments. (W/TSIO-360-MB1). Electronics International Inc
- [STC SA1008WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1008WE): Installation of Poly-Fiber covering material. Poly-Fiber Inc
- [STC SA1626NM PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1626NM%20PAGE%201): Installation of Electronics Int'l Digital EGT/CHT Instruments and accessories. (201 Series). Electronics International
- [STC SA2350NM PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2350NM%20PAGE%201): Installation of Electronics International Inc digital carburetor/outside air temperature gauges. Electronics International
- [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 SA4302NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4302NM): Installation of Electronics Int'l digital automatic engine analyzer. Electronics International
- [STC SA3862NM PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3862NM%20PAGE%201): Installation of Electronics International Primary TIT/EGT/CHT instruments, remote switches and associated accessories. Electronics International
- [STC SA2190NM PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2190NM%20PAGE%201): Installation of electronics International Digital Volt/Amp Gauges and Accessories. Electronics International
- [STC SA1351WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1351WE): Replace existing fabric on wings, fuselage, empennage, and/or control surfaces, with Ceconite101 material. (262A Series -12). Ceconite Inc
- [STC SA4-1210](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-1210): Installation of Eonnex cover on aircraft surfaces. Ceconite, Inc
- [STC SA4-1409](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-1409): Eonite covering of wings and fuselage. Lott William C
- [STC SA286WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA286WE): Ceconite 101 covering of complete airplane. Cooper Engineering Corporation
- [STC SA2350NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2350NM) (historical): Installation of Electronics International Inc digital carburetor/outside air temperature gauges listed on the attached continuation sheet and the associated accessories. Electronics International

## The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

- [Cody Hannaman C3](https://openairdocs.org/model/cody-hannaman-c3): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05638Z8
- [Paetzoldlarry E C3](https://openairdocs.org/model/paetzoldlarry-e-c3): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05614HU
- [Brown Mercury C-3](https://openairdocs.org/model/brown-mercury-c-3): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05634AK
- [Spartan C3](https://openairdocs.org/model/spartan-c3): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 056395Z
- [Spartan C-3](https://openairdocs.org/model/spartan-c-3): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 8430202

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