1938 Aeronca 65-C ChiefSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Jefferson City, MO, USA
This 1938 Aeronca 65-C Chief (registration N22105) presents as a well-maintained classic with a documented history from its 1946 conversion from a 50-C model to its current 65hp Continental configuration. The airframe shows 2,644.8 total hours with a 1996 restoration that included recovering with Poly-fiber and Poly-tone in an off-white/red scheme, and the interior remains in excellent condition since that refurbishment. Recent maintenance highlights include new wheel linings (9/2023), tires/tubes (9/2023), Maule tailwheel upgrades (1/2025), and a full suite of LED lighting upgrades.
The Continental A65-8 engine shows 1,719.8 total hours...
- Year
- 1938
- Make
- Aeronca
- Series
- 65-C
- Model
- 65-C Chief
- Tail #
- N22105
- Serial #
- C-2128
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Specifications
- Category
- Single-Engine Piston
- Intended Use
- Classic / Antique, Recreational
- Flight Rules
- VFR
- Seats
- 2
Hours, Logs & Inspections
- Total Time
- 2,644.8 hrs
- Engine 1 Time
- 5 hrs (SMOH)
- Prop 1 Time
- 11 hrs (SMOH)
- Logbook Status
- Airframe logbooks from 1946 to present, Engine logbooks from 1957 to present, Started separate propeller logbook 9/2023, FAA records to 1938 included on CD
- Inspection Status
- Last annual 1/2025
Avionics
Comms
Garmin SL-40 - Comm Transceiver
Audio
Flightcom 403mc - 2 Place Intercom
EMS/EIS
Airspeed, altimeter, vacuum turn & bank, vertical speed, compass, ammeter, tachometer, oil temperature and pressure gauge
Additional Equipment
Exhaust System
Aeronca Champ/Chief style stainless Y pipe exhaust with carb and cabin heat muffs
Navigation Lights
Grimes Model C - C navigation lights with LED bulbs
Landing Lights
Dual landing lights with LED bulbs
Battery
Concorde RG-25 - Battery box with sealed battery
Wheels and Brakes
Firestone/Shinn wheels and brakes with new linings 9/2023
Tires
New tires and tubes 9/2023
Tailwheel
Maule SFSA - SFSA tailwheel with new main bushing and steering cam 1/2025
Wind Generator
Brite Flight Aviation - wind generator (10amp)
Emergency Locator Transmitter
Narco ELT-10 - ELT
Interior & Exterior
- Interior Year
- 1996
- Paint Year
- 1996
- Interior Notes
- Interior new in 96 and still looks nearly new
- Exterior Notes
- Aircraft covered with Poly-fiber and Poly-tone top coat. Off white with red trim
Engine & Propeller
- Engine Type
- Piston
- Engine Count
- 1
- Engine Make
- Continental
- Engine Model
- A65-8
- Engine Power
- 65 HP
- Propeller Model
- McCauley 1B90 CM7443
Asking Price
$25,000
Aircraft Location
Jefferson City, MO, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Aug 18, 2025: $25,000 - trade-a-plane
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Asking Price
$25,000
Aircraft Location
Jefferson City, MO, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Aug 18, 2025: $25,000 - trade-a-plane
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Asking Price
$25,000