N31493 - 1940 Aeronca 65-TC Aircraft Registration

AR65

1940 AERONCA 65-TC

Aircraft Description

N31493 is a 1940 Aeronca 65-TC, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Bentley Jeffrey W in Kenmore, WA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 24, 1960. The registration certificate was issued on September 25, 2017. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N31493 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A3595C (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N31493 was last updated on March 17, 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 N31493. 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
February 24, 1960
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 25, 2017

Registered Owner

Name
BENTLEY JEFFREY W
Address
6121 NE 175TH ST APT B201
City
KENMORE
State / Zip Code
Washington98028-4897
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)
50654534
Mode S Code (Hex)
A3595C

Additional Details

Registration
N31493
Serial Number
5710T
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
September 30, 2027
Last Action Date
March 17, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00831553

Data Source

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

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