# Aeronca S15AC - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 0191204 - Manufacturer (registry): AERONCA - Model: S15AC - Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine - Category: Airplane - Engines: 1 · Reciprocating - Seats: 4 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Cruise speed: 85 mph - Certification: Type certificated - Data sheet: [TCDS A-802](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A-802) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: AeroSedan LLC - Registered aircraft: 13 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/aeronca-s15ac 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. - [AD 2012-04-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-04-10): Wings · Rogers, Burl A. 15AC and S15AC. Effective Apr 17, 2012 - [AD 2006-03-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-03-08): Vacuum pumps · Aero Advantage 14-19, 14-19-2, 14-19-3 and 299 more. Effective Mar 10, 2006 - [AD 48-43-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/48-43-02): Continental C-145-2 Engines · Cessna 170, 170A, 15AC and 1 more ## Registered aircraft (13) - [N1045H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1045H): [Fairbanks Paul](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FAIRBANKS%20PAUL), [Chugiak, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Chugiak), S/N 15AC51 - [N1083H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1083H): [Head Wesley J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HEAD%20WESLEY%20J), [Homer, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Homer), built 1948, S/N 15AC-102 - [N1105H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1105H): [Maya Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MAYA%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Lee, NH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NH/Lee), built 1948, S/N 15AC-125 - [N1118H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1118H): [Nelson Chester C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NELSON%20CHESTER%20C), [Little Falls, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Little%20Falls), S/N 15AC-134 - [N1220H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1220H): [Scroggs Jack F](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SCROGGS%20JACK%20F), [Anchorage, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Anchorage), built 1948, S/N 15AC-232 - [N1226H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1226H): [Thorvilson Samuel R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/THORVILSON%20SAMUEL%20R), [Palmer, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Palmer), built 1948, S/N 15AC-238 - [N1259H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1259H): [Sibley Dean R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SIBLEY%20DEAN%20R), [Arcadia, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Arcadia), built 1948, S/N 15AC-271 - [N1268H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1268H): [Bbl LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BBL%20LLC), [Louisville, KY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KY/Louisville), built 1948, S/N 15AC-282 - [N1304H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1304H): [Shade Eric L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SHADE%20ERIC%20L), [Dillingham, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Dillingham), S/N 15AC-330 - [N1308H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1308H): [Doose Paul](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DOOSE%20PAUL), [Wheeling, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Wheeling), built 1949, S/N 15AC-338 - [N1363H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1363H): [Asay Philip W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ASAY%20PHILIP%20W), [Anchorage, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Anchorage), built 1949, S/N 15AC-410 - [N1409H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1409H): [Lissow William M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LISSOW%20WILLIAM%20M), [New Port Richey, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/New%20Port%20Richey), S/N 15AC-461 - [N1444H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1444H): [Haugan James A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HAUGAN%20JAMES%20A), [Two Harbors, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Two%20Harbors), S/N 15AC-511 ## 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 LAX07CA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA264), Sep 3, 2007: Aeronca S15AC (N1118H), Shelton, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's loss of control during takeoff following the inadvertent encounter with a boat's wake. - [NTSB ANC98LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA113), Jul 31, 1998: Aeronca 15AC (N1083H), Kodiak, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The 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… - [NTSB IAD97LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA091), Jun 12, 1997: Aeronca S15AC (N1105H), Laconia, NH, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind, which resulted in the loss of aircraft control. A factor in the accident was the gusting winds. - [NTSB ANC92LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA091), Jun 15, 1992: Aeronca 15AC (N1480H), Memory Lake, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: FUEL EXHAUSTION. FACTORS INCLUDE INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PLANNING, LACK OF FAMILIARITY WITH THE AIRCRAFT, AND UNSUITABLE TERRAIN. - [NTSB ANC87LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC87LA093), Jul 11, 1987: Aeronca 15AC (N1304H), Dillingham, AK, substantial damage - [NTSB CHI74DEP46](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI74DEP46), May 26, 1974: Aeronca 15AC (N1083H), St Germain, WI, substantial damage - [NTSB SEA72DYE30](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA72DYE30), May 6, 1972: Aeronca 15AC (N1251H), Chehalis, WA, destroyed - [NTSB SEA71DWD16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA71DWD16), Sep 8, 1970: Aeronca 15AC (N1118H), Olympia, WA, substantial damage ## FAA accident and incident reports (7) 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 20070903018849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070903018849A), Sep 3, 2007: Aronca S15AC (N1118H), Mason Lake, WA, Substantial damage. (-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… - [Accident 19980731019159A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980731019159A), Jul 31, 1998: Aronca 15AC (N1083H), Kodiak, AK, Substantial damage. After liftoff windshift caused floatplane settle onto water. Drifting tried again. Hit wires and shed on shore. (From .4) the seaplane was taking off in… - [Accident 19970612013829A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970612013829A), Jun 12, 1997: Aronca S15AC (N1105H), Laconia, NH, Substantial damage. The 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… - [Accident 19920615020199A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920615020199A), Jun 15, 1992: Aronca STC15 (N1480H), Memory Lake, AK, Substantial damage. Ran out of fuel on downwind for landing on a lake. - [Accident 19870711034149A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870711034149A), Jul 11, 1987: Aronca STC15 (N1304H), Dillingham, AK, Substantial damage. The float equipped aircraft failed to become airborne and hit the beach on takeoff. Pilot reported a wet air filter - [Incident 19800807068319I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800807068319I), Aug 7, 1980: Aronca 15AC (N1226H), Holland, MI, Minor damage. Float plane sank after float submerged during turn. - [Accident 19740526017589A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740526017589A), May 26, 1974: Aronca 15AC (N1083H), St Germain, WI, Minor damage. Lndd on lake turned acft to avoid boat. Plt over corrected caught l wing. ## Service difficulty reports (1) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR AU990430033](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU990430033), Apr 22, 1999: FORK. WORN. (AU) PROPELLER RECEIVED FOR CORROSION INSPECTION. FORK WAS FOUND WORN BEYOND LIMITS, PROPELLER HAD NOT BEEN GREASED. ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (75, first 50) 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 SA02253AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02253AK): Installation of a McCauley 1A170/SFC or 1A175/DM 80-inch diameter fixed-pitch propeller. Burl's Aircraft LLC - [STC SA04837NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04837NY): Installation of AeroLED's Holdings, LLC., position lights, navigation lights, strobe lights and beacon lights. AeroLED's Holdings, LLC - [STC SA12406WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA12406WI): Installation of a Garmin AXIS Flight Display System. Garmin International Inc - [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 SA7965SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA7965SW): Application of fabric and polyurethane finishing system. Shady Aviation LLC - [STC SA04378CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04378CH): Installation of an engine modified per STC SE04349CH. SureFly Partners Ltd - [STC SA4503NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4503NM): Remove original cloth covering and install Ceconite covering. Ceconite Division of Poly-Fiber Inc - [STC SA04776NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04776NY): The HIPEC Covering and Finishing System must be performed and maintained. HIPEC Aircraft Coatings Inc - [STC SA02101AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02101AK): Installation and fabrication of steel wing lift strut attachment fittings. Burl's Aircraft LLC - [STC SA02121AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02121AK): Modification of Tube No. 90 and installation of 'Dogleg' diagonal brace tubes. Burl's Aircraft LLC - [STC SA02151AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02151AK): Fabrication and installation of seaplane refueling steps on left and right sides of boot cowl. Burl's Aircraft LLC - [STC SA02197AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02197AK): Installation of Hartzell HC-C2YR-1BF/F8477-4 Propeller, Hartzell C-3568-P Polished Spinner Assembly with A-2476-16 Spinner Mounting Kit, and if required, Hartzell Model C-1576 Damper Assembly. Burl's Aircraft LLC - [STC SA02229AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02229AK): Installation of a vertical instrument panel. Burl's Aircraft LLC - [STC SA1194NW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1194NW): Installation of an aluminum baggage door. Burl's Aircraft LLC - [STC SA893NW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA893NW): Removal of left, right, or both existing bladder fuel cell(s); and fabrication and installation. Burl's Aircraft Rebuild - [STC SA02153AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02153AK): Installation of Burl's Aircraft Rebuild Magnum I tail wheel Penetration ski. Burl's Aircraft Rebuild LLC - [STC SA02553AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02553AK): Fabrication and installation of a Tail Wheel Anti-Shimmy Dampener. Keller Engineering Group LLC - [STC ST02291AK-A](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02291AK-A): Fabrication and installation of a Tail Wheel Anti-Shimmy Dampener. Keller Engineering Group LLC - [STC SA02552AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02552AK): Installation of Hartzell Model HC-C2YR-1N/NG8301-3 Trailblazer propeller. Burl's Aircraft LLC - [STC SA02268CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02268CH): Installation of Airwolf Filter Corp. Air Oil Separator. Airwolf Filter Corporation - [STC SA00344BO PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00344BO%20PAGE%201): Installation of Parmetheus Plus LED PAR36 and PAR46 taxi and landing lights. Whelen Aerospace Technologies - [STC SA04112CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04112CH): Installation of Appareo Systems, LLC Stratus ESG ADS-B transponder. Appareo Systems LLC - [STC SA01435SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01435SE): Installation of J.P. Instruments (JPI) Primary Engine Data Management System. J. P. Instruments - [STC SA02503AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02503AK): Installation of AMSAFE State of the Art Restraint System (SOARS) inflatable restraints. AMSAFE Inc - [STC SA00433NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00433NY): Installation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter model AFC-500 or AFC-600 on multi engine fixed wing light aircraft incorporating Franklin reciprocating engines of 450 horsepower or less. Airwolf Filter Corporation - [STC SA02212AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02212AK): Replacement of existing landing and/or taxi light reflector and bulbs with high intensity discharge (HID) lighting systems. Seaplanes North LLC - [STC SA02428SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02428SE): Installation of an Air Stream Switch for an electric time recording device on non-pressurized aircraft. Henry F Rogers/David E Polley - [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 SA4305WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4305WE): Installation of GAR-AERO wheel adapters and tundra type tires on the main landing gear. Seaplanes North LLC - [STC SA10921SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA10921SC): Installation of an alternator and regulator as a replacement to existing OEM generators and mechanical voltage regulators. Hartzell Engine Technologies, LLC - [STC SA02283SE PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02283SE%20PAGE%202): Installation of Electronics International Inc. Glass Panel Engine Monitor (with In Flight Data) CGR-30P. Electronics International Inc - [STC SA02402SE PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02402SE%20PAGE%202): Installation of Electronics International Inc. Glass Panel Engine Monitor (with In-Flight Data) CGR-30C. Electronics International Inc - [STC SA02428AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02428AK): Installation of a hydraulically actuated ski drag assembly. Northern Airframes LLC - [STC SA01026SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01026SE): Improved fuel gascolator assembly. Steve's Aircraft - [STC SA00068SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00068SE): Installation of fuel flow/pressure instruments. (W/TSIO-360-MB1). Electronics International Inc - [STC SA4172NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4172NM): Installation of Aviation Development oil filter. Aviation Development Corporation - [STC SA02321AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02321AK): Installation of EDO 89-2000 floats modified. X-Winds S.T.O.L. Inc - [STC SA01869SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01869SE): Installation of vortex generators on the wings and horizontal and vertical tail surfaces of the above model aircraft. Micro AeroDynamics 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 SA02305AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02305AK): Installation of Airglas L2500A skis with Airglas bungee (Airglas Part No. 8020) or F. Atlee Dodge gold (F. Atlee Dodge Part No. 2127) or silver (F Atlee Dodge Part No. 2097) springs. Burl's Aircraft LLC - [STC SA02283AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02283AK): Installation of a 30 amp permanent magnet generator system. Endowment Enterprises LLC - [STC SA302NW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA302NW): Fabrication of engine mount and fiberglass cowling. Burl's Aircraft LLC - [STC SA241CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA241CH): Install Ceconite 101 fabric. Aviation Products Systems Inc - [STC SA2683NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2683NM): Installation of Precise Flight, Inc. stand-by vacuum system (SVS). Precise Flight Inc - [STC SA8075SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA8075SW): Installation of fiberglass covering. (M-62 SERIES PT-19) (G-73 SCHWEIZER). Razorback Fabrics Inc - [STC SA10126SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA10126SC): Installation of Aero Advantage ADV200 series vacuum pump per Aero Advantage Drawing Number ADVMSI 500 latest FAA approved revision. Aero Holdings Ltd. a Texas limited partnership - [STC SA489EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA489EA): Installation of ARP Inc. carburetor ice detection system. Aircraft & Rotorcraft Products (ARP) Inc - [STC SA1285GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1285GL): Surrendered and incorporated into STC SA00478CH. Cooper Aviation Supply Company, Inc All 75: https://openairdocs.org/model/aeronca-s15ac/stcs.md --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.