Aeronca S15AC

Aircraft model · Fixed wing single engine · Airplane · registry code 0191204

Manufacturer (registry)
AERONCA
Model
S15AC
Registry code
0191204
Registered
13 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing single engine
Engines
1 · Reciprocating
Seats
4
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise speed
85 mph
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDSA-802
Holder
AeroSedan LLC

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

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Aircraft by year built · 17

1948Registered nowDeregistered2026
Aircraft by the year they were built: 17 aircraft
19487
19494
19501
19551
19563
19921

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 3

ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.

2006In forceSuperseded2026
ADs by the year they took effect: 2 ADs
20061
20121
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT d.ad_number, d.status, d.subject, d.effective_date
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_directive.parquet' d
  WHERE d.ad_id IN (SELECT ad_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_directive.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('0191204'))
  ORDER BY coalesce(d.effective_date, d.publication_date, d.issue_date) DESC, d.ad_number DESC"

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Registered aircraft · 13

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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT n_number, serial_number, year_manufactured, status, registrant_name, registrant_city, registrant_state
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('0191204')
  ORDER BY n_number"

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NTSB investigations · 8

Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

NTSB LAX07CA264Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca S15AC · Shelton, WAThe pilot's loss of control during takeoff following the inadvertent encounter with a boat's wake.Sep 3, 2007 · N1118H · Substantial damageNTSB ANC98LA113Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 15AC · Kodiak, AKThe pilot's inadequate weather evaluation and compensation for wind conditions. Factors associated with the accident are wind gusts, a sudden windshift to a tailwind, the pilot's failure to abort the takeoff, and an inadvertent stall/mush.Jul 31, 1998 · N1083H · Substantial damageNTSB IAD97LA091Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca S15AC · Laconia, NHThe pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind, which resulted in the loss of aircraft control. A factor in the accident was the gusting winds.Jun 12, 1997 · N1105H · Substantial damageNTSB ANC92LA091Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 15AC · Memory Lake, AKFuel exhaustion. Factors include inadequate preflight planning, lack of familiarity with the aircraft, and unsuitable terrain.Jun 15, 1992 · N1480H · Substantial damageNTSB ANC87LA093Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 15AC · Dillingham, AKThe student pilot stated that the aircraft lost partial power during the take off run due to water being ingested into the engine air filter as he made his water takeoff. He elected to continue with the takeoff attempt and struck the shoreline prior to…Jul 11, 1987 · N1304H · Substantial damageNTSB CHI74DEP46Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 15AC · St Germain, WIMay 26, 1974 · N1083H · Substantial damageNTSB SEA72DYE30Accident · Minor injuriesClosedAeronca 15AC · Chehalis, WAMay 6, 1972 · N1251H · DestroyedNTSB SEA71DWD16Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 15AC · Olympia, WASep 8, 1970 · N1118H · Substantial damage
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT c.\"ntsbNumber\", c.\"eventDate\", c.\"eventType\", c.\"eventCity\", c.\"eventStateOrRegion\", a.n_number, a.\"aircraftMake\", a.\"aircraftModel\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\", c.\"totalFatal\", c.\"completionStatus\", c.report_url
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = a.case_mkey
  WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('0191204')
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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FAA incident reports · 7

Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.

Accident 20070903018849AAronca S15AC · Mason Lake, WA(-23) On 09/03/2007 N1118H, an Aeronca S15AC on floats piloted by [privacy data omitted] was taking off from Mason Lake, WA, when the aircraft float hit a boat wake. The pilot corrected and caught the right wing tip in the water and spun the aircraft around…Sep 3, 2007 · N1118H · Substantial damageAccident 19980731019159AAronca 15AC · Kodiak, AKAfter liftoff windshift caused floatplane settle onto water. Drifting tried again. Hit wires and shed on shore. (From .4) the seaplane was taking off in variable direction, gusty crosswinds. According to the pilot/operator report submitted by the pilot, the…Jul 31, 1998 · N1083H · Substantial damageAccident 19970612013829AAronca S15AC · Laconia, NHThe pilot was water taxiing the seaplane and performing a magneto check on the step. The pilot said he was completing the run up phase, and the airspeed was close to liftoff speed, when a gust of wind caught the left wing. The airplane became airborne…Jun 12, 1997 · N1105H · Substantial damageAccident 19920615020199AAronca STC15 · Memory Lake, AKRan out of fuel on downwind for landing on a lake.Jun 15, 1992 · N1480H · Substantial damageAccident 19870711034149AAronca STC15 · Dillingham, AKThe float equipped aircraft failed to become airborne and hit the beach on takeoff. Pilot reported a wet air filterJul 11, 1987 · N1304H · Substantial damageIncident 19800807068319IAronca 15AC · Holland, MIFloat plane sank after float submerged during turn.Aug 7, 1980 · N1226H · Minor damageAccident 19740526017589AAronca 15AC · St Germain, WILndd on lake turned acft to avoid boat. Plt over corrected caught l wing.May 26, 1974 · N1083H · Minor damage
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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('0191204')
  ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"

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Service difficulty reports · 1

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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT sdr_id, difficulty_date, n_number, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, part_name, part_condition, jasc_code, discrepancy
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_key = 'S15AC'
  ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"

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STCs that may be installed · 75

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

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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT s.stc_number, s.description, s.holder, s.status, s.status_date, m.matched_model
  FROM (
    SELECT stc_number, min(matched_model) AS matched_model
    FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_stc.parquet'
    WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('0191204')
    GROUP BY stc_number
  ) m JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_stc.parquet' s USING (stc_number)
  ORDER BY s.status = 'Current' DESC, s.status_date DESC, s.stc_number"

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