N22497 - 1939 Aeronca 65-C Aircraft Registration

AR65

1939 AERONCA 65-C

Aircraft Description

N22497 is a 1939 Aeronca 65-C, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Mckinney John C in Susquehanna, PA. The registration certificate was issued on December 11, 2023. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N22497 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A1F390 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N22497 was last updated on August 20, 2025. 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 N22497. 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
1939
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
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 11, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
MCKINNEY JOHN C
Address
5723 HARMONY RD
City
SUSQUEHANNA
State / Zip Code
Pennsylvania18847-7656
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)
50371620
Mode S Code (Hex)
A1F390

Additional Details

Registration
N22497
Serial Number
C4519
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
December 31, 2030
Last Action Date
August 20, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00845021

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-01 01:32:20 UTC