N31498 - 1940 Aeronca 65-TC Aircraft Registration

AR65

1940 AERONCA 65-TC

Aircraft Description

N31498 is a 1940 Aeronca 65-TC, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Kearns Gary W in New Athens, IL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 2, 1959. The registration certificate was issued on January 31, 2025. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2032. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N31498 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A35961 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N31498 was last updated on January 31, 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-TC model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N31498. 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
June 2, 1959
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 31, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
KEARNS GARY W
Address
507 HIGHLAND ST
City
NEW ATHENS
State / Zip Code
Illinois62264-1513
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)
50654541
Mode S Code (Hex)
A35961

Additional Details

Registration
N31498
Serial Number
5760T
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
January 31, 2032
Last Action Date
January 31, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00321563

Data Source

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

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