N21397 - Aeronca 65-C Aircraft Registration

AR65

AERONCA 65-C

Aircraft Description

N21397 is a Aeronca 65-C, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Smith Peter C in Maplesville, AL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 18, 1955. The registration certificate was issued on October 7, 2021. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N21397 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A1C85A (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N21397 was last updated on June 16, 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 65-C model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N21397. 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
65-C
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
AR6565 Super Chief
Cruise Speed
75 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
August 18, 1955
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 7, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
SMITH PETER C
Address
PO BOX 46
City
MAPLESVILLE
State / Zip Code
Alabama36750-0046
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
A&C65 SERIES
Horsepower
65 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50344132
Mode S Code (Hex)
A1C85A

Additional Details

Registration
N21397
Serial Number
C-2058
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
October 31, 2028
Last Action Date
June 16, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00011472

Data Source

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

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