N39397 - 1942 Aeronca 65-TAC Aircraft Registration

AR65

1942 AERONCA 65-TAC

Aircraft Description

N39397 is a 1942 Aeronca 65-TAC, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Bucher Gregory A in Rancho Cordova, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 20, 1955. The registration certificate was issued on August 10, 2015. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N39397 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A491A1 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N39397 was last updated on June 3, 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 N39397. 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
1942
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
July 20, 1955
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 10, 2015

Registered Owner

Name
BUCHER GREGORY A
Address
11179 TRINITY RIVER DR
City
RANCHO CORDOVA
State / Zip Code
California95670-2950
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)
51110641
Mode S Code (Hex)
A491A1

Additional Details

Registration
N39397
Serial Number
C4692TA
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
August 31, 2028
Last Action Date
June 3, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00030694

Data Source

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

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