N23977 - 1939 Aeronca 65-C Aircraft Registration

AR65

1939 AERONCA 65-C

Aircraft Description

N23977 is a 1939 Aeronca 65-C, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Podeweltz Dana A in Merrill, WI. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 8, 1958. The registration certificate was issued on April 26, 2019. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N23977 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A22D5C (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N23977 was last updated on July 28, 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 N23977. 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
January 8, 1958
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 26, 2019

Registered Owner

Name
PODEWELTZ DANA A
Address
W2810 COUNTY ROAD C
City
MERRILL
State / Zip Code
Wisconsin54452-9443
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)
50426534
Mode S Code (Hex)
A22D5C

Additional Details

Registration
N23977
Serial Number
C-6369
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
April 30, 2029
Last Action Date
July 28, 2023
Last Update Date
July 28, 2023
Unique ID
00662472

Data Source

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

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