N31986 - 1941 Aeronca 65-LB Aircraft Registration

AR65

1941 AERONCA 65-LB

Aircraft Description

N31986 is a 1941 Aeronca 65-LB, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Murray Christopher S in Chandler, AZ. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 1, 1973. The registration certificate was issued on April 11, 1979. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N31986 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A36BCF (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N31986 was last updated on September 30, 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-LB model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N31986. 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
1941
Manufacturer
AERONCA
Model
65-LB
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
March 1, 1973
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 11, 1979

Registered Owner

Name
MURRAY CHRISTOPHER S
Address
1118 W PALO VERDE DR
City
CHANDLER
State / Zip Code
Arizona85224-2355
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)
50665717
Mode S Code (Hex)
A36BCF

Additional Details

Registration
N31986
Serial Number
LB-12641
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
January 31, 2030
Last Action Date
September 30, 2023
Last Update Date
September 30, 2023
Unique ID
00343941

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC