N31491 - 1940 Aeronca 65-TC Aircraft Registration

AR65

1940 AERONCA 65-TC

Aircraft Description

N31491 is a 1940 Aeronca 65-TC, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Aeronca Aircraft History Museum in Brighton, MI. The registration certificate was issued on October 6, 2011. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N31491 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A3595A (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N31491 was last updated on March 24, 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-TC model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N31491. 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
1940
Manufacturer
AERONCA
Model
65-TC
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
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 6, 2011

Registered Owner

Name
AERONCA AIRCRAFT HISTORY MUSEUM
Address
2285 ORE CREEK LN
City
BRIGHTON
State / Zip Code
Michigan48114-6901
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)
50654532
Mode S Code (Hex)
A3595A

Additional Details

Registration
N31491
Serial Number
C10870
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
October 31, 2027
Last Action Date
March 24, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00331563

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC