N87847 - Aeronca/johnson W A L-16A Aircraft Registration

AERONCA/JOHNSON W A L-16A

Aircraft Description

N87847 is a Aeronca/johnson W A L-16A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Odonnell Daniel V in Dover, DE. The registration certificate was issued on March 24, 2011. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2027. The aircraft is configured with 2 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AC1712 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N87847 was last updated on January 22, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Johnson Rocket 185, a high-performance civilian aircraft designed for the post-World War II general aviation market, represented an ambitious attempt to create an affordable aerobatic-capable monoplane. First flown in August 1945, it was a low-wing, single-engine aircraft powered by a 185-horsepower Lycoming O-435-A engine, configured to carry two to three occupants. Measuring 30 feet 10 inches in wingspan with a maximum speed approaching 200 mph, the aircraft was manufactured by Johnson Aircraft at Fort Worth, Texas. AviatorDB tracks 1 Aeronca/johnson W A aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is R185.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N87847. 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
Manufacturer
AERONCA/JOHNSON W A
Model
L-16A
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 24, 2011

Registered Owner

Name
ODONNELL DANIEL V
Address
1067 SORGHUM MILL RD
City
DOVER
State / Zip Code
Delaware19901-6807
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
53013422
Mode S Code (Hex)
AC1712

Additional Details

Registration
N87847
Serial Number
AAC47-878
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
March 31, 2027
Last Action Date
January 22, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00296881

Data Source

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

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