N21060 - 1938 Aeronca K Aircraft Registration

AERK

1938 AERONCA K

Aircraft Description

N21060 is a 1938 Aeronca K, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Gores Thomas J in Franklin, WI. The registration certificate was issued on September 26, 2017. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2027. Powered by a Aeronca E113 SERIES engine producing 45 horsepower, N21060 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A1BCC5 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N21060 was last updated on March 17, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Aeronca K Scout, a modernized two-seat trainer that transformed light aviation in the late 1930s, first flew in 1937 as Aeronca's answer to new federal airworthiness standards. This high-wing, side-by-side monoplane featured steel tube braced wings and a fully enclosed cockpit, powered by a 40-45 horsepower Aeronca E-113C engine. Spanning production from 1937 to the early 1940s, the Scout measured over 20 feet in length and established the foundation for Aeronca's successful Chief family. The Aeronautical Corporation of America manufactured 357 examples at Lunken Airport in Cincinnati, Ohio. AviatorDB tracks 4,393 Aeronca aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is AERK.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N21060. 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
1938
Manufacturer
AERONCA
Model
K
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
AERKK Scout
Cruise Speed
71 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 26, 2017

Registered Owner

Name
GORES THOMAS J
Address
PO BOX 321405
City
FRANKLIN
State / Zip Code
Wisconsin53132-6221
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)
50336305
Mode S Code (Hex)
A1BCC5

Additional Details

Registration
N21060
Serial Number
K-335
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
September 30, 2027
Last Action Date
March 17, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00091322

Data Source

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

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