N46538 - 1943 Aeronca 0-58B Aircraft Registration

1943 AERONCA 0-58B

Aircraft Description

N46538 is a 1943 Aeronca 0-58B, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Johnson James C in Marion, KY. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 28, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on July 24, 2017. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N46538 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A5AF10 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N46538 was last updated on March 4, 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 0-58B model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N46538. 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
1943
Manufacturer
AERONCA
Model
0-58B
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
Cruise Speed
71 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
June 28, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Partnership
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 24, 2017

Registered Owner

Name
JOHNSON JAMES C
Address
291 AIRPORT RD
City
MARION
State / Zip Code
Kentucky42064-6219
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)
51327420
Mode S Code (Hex)
A5AF10

Additional Details

Registration
N46538
Serial Number
058B-8573
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
July 31, 2027
Last Action Date
March 4, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00533254

Data Source

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

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