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1939 Aeronca 65CA Super ChiefSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Lakewood, CA, USA

This 1939 Aeronca 65CA Super Chief, registration N23862, is a rare pre-World War II trainer with only four examples known to be operational. The aircraft has been well cared for by an owner who is also an A&P mechanic and has always been kept in a hangar. It features an original factory-installed stick, dual controls with heel brakes, and its fabric covering and interior are described as being in very good and great condition, respectively. The airframe and its Continental 65 hp engine share a total time of 1,100 hours, with the engine noted as mid-time and equipped with dual impulse Slick magnetos for easy starting. A wooden propeller has...

Year
1939
Make
Aeronca
Series
Chief
Model
65CA Super Chief
Tail #
N23862
Serial #
6229

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Classic / Antique, Training
Flight Rules
VFR
Seats
2

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
1,100 hrs
Engine 1 Time
1,100 hrs
Prop 1 Time
100 hrs

Avionics

Comms

Becker VHF - VHF Transceiver With External Antenna

ADSB

Not mentioned

ADS-B In

Not mentioned

Additional Equipment

Electrical System

Basic Products Wind Driven Alternator - Powered By And Gel Pack 12volt Battery

Emergency Locator Transmitter

American King ELT - ELT With 406 Mh Band 121.5 VHF And 243UHF Military Band. Internal Ribbon Antenna

Ignition System

Slick Mags - Dual Impulse Ensure Easy Starting

Interior & Exterior

Interior Year
2012
Paint Year
1992
Interior Notes
Interior Is Also In Great Condition
Exterior Notes
Fabric Covering Is In Very Good Condition

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Continental
Engine Model
A-65
Engine Power
65 HP
Propeller Model
Wooden Prop

Asking Price

$30,000

Aircraft Location

Lakewood, CA, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Apr 16, 2026: $30,000 - trade-a-plane

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Asking Price

$30,000