N23974 - 1939 Aeronca 65-C Aircraft Registration

AR65

1939 AERONCA 65-C

Aircraft Description

N23974 is a 1939 Aeronca 65-C, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Long Daniel S in Pendleton, OR. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 6, 1957. The registration certificate was issued on October 22, 2009. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N23974 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A22D59 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N23974 was last updated on June 10, 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 N23974. 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
June 6, 1957
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 22, 2009

Registered Owner

Name
LONG DANIEL S
Address
414 NW 3RD ST
City
PENDLETON
State / Zip Code
Oregon97801-1616
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)
50426531
Mode S Code (Hex)
A22D59

Additional Details

Registration
N23974
Serial Number
C-6399
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
September 30, 2028
Last Action Date
June 10, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00452472

Data Source

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

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