N16286 - Aeronca C-3 Aircraft Registration

L39

AERONCA C-3

Aircraft Description

N16286 is a Aeronca C-3, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Rambo Gene in Falls Church, VA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 22, 1991. The registration certificate was issued on June 12, 2023. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2030. Powered by a Aeronca E113 SERIES engine producing 45 horsepower, N16286 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A0FCAB (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N16286 was last updated on June 12, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

Aeronca (Aeronautical Corporation of America) was an American aircraft manufacturer that produced iconic light aircraft from the 1920s through the 1950s. The Aeronca Champion and Champ remain popular vintage and tailwheel training aircraft. AviatorDB tracks 4,393 Aeronca aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the C-3 model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N16286. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.

Model Year
Manufacturer
AERONCA
Model
C-3
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
L39L-39 C
Cruise Speed
63 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
May 22, 1991
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 12, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
RAMBO GENE
Address
305 RILEY ST
City
FALLS CHURCH
State / Zip Code
Virginia22046-3311
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
AERONCA
Engine Model
E113 SERIES
Horsepower
45 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50176253
Mode S Code (Hex)
A0FCAB

Additional Details

Registration
N16286
Serial Number
A-662
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
June 30, 2030
Last Action Date
June 12, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00012140

Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC