1940 Aeronca Chief

SOLD

1940 Aeronca Chief 65-LA

Rebuilt in 1979, covered in Stitts PolyFiber, with Pre-war instruments, no starter or electric.

NOTE: The original Lycoming Serial Number O-145-B2 engine case is no longer airworthy, so the engine will be sold for parts. You will need to provide an engine or you can repair this engine (I will add it to the sale).

Maintenance: Logbooks back to January, 1940. All ADS complied with (there were very few on this airframe/engine). Complete engine dis-assembly, inspection, and replacement of all engine gaskets September 2011. New windscreen, tires, refinished interior and cowling, new custom ACS ignition harness, Tempest Plugs, whip antenna for handheld radio (as good as a panel mount).

This is a 65-LA, not an 11AC (the 11 series has several ADs. The 65-LA has 5, 3 of which don't apply to this airplane. In compliance with other 2).

This airplane qualifies as Light Sport (LSA). It has 275 SMOH, burns 3.8 GPH (100LL/Ethanol-Free MOGAS mix), 85 MPH cruise at 2500 RPM.

It flies straight, performs to book specs, and is the best way to spend a quiet Saturday morning.