N39317 - 1941 Aeronca 65-TAC Aircraft Registration

AR65

1941 AERONCA 65-TAC

Aircraft Description

N39317 is a 1941 Aeronca 65-TAC, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Defender Aviation LLP in Middletown, OH. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 3, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on March 31, 2023. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N39317 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A49089 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N39317 was last updated on March 31, 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-TAC model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N39317. 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-TAC
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
AR6565 Super Chief
Cruise Speed
71 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
March 3, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Partnership
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 31, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
DEFENDER AVIATION LLP
Address
1707 RUN WAY
City
MIDDLETOWN
State / Zip Code
Ohio45042-2300
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)
51110211
Mode S Code (Hex)
A49089

Additional Details

Registration
N39317
Serial Number
C2801TA
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
March 31, 2030
Last Action Date
March 31, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00120674

Data Source

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

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