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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 piece of aviation history, with only four known to be operational. Aircraft like this one were employed to train pilots prior to the start of WWII for the cadet training program. It has been well cared for by an owner who is also an A&P and has always been kept in a hangar.

The aircraft features its original factory-installed stick, dual controls, and heel brakes. The fabric covering is in very good condition, and the interior is also in great condition, with the interior year listed as 2012. Total time on both the airframe and the mid-time Continental 65 hp engine is 1,100...

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, Recreational
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 Transceiver - VHF with external antenna

ADSB

Not mentioned

ADS-B In

Not mentioned

GPS

Not mentioned

AP

Not mentioned

Audio

Not mentioned

Weather

Not mentioned

Traffic

Not mentioned

PFD

Not mentioned

MFD

Not mentioned

EMS

Not mentioned

Additional Equipment

ELT

American King ELT - ELT with 406 mh band 121.5 VHF and 243UHF military band. Internal ribbon antenna

Battery

Gel pack 12volt battery

Alternator

Basic Products Wind Driven Alternator

Magnetos

Slick Mags - Dual Impulse

Interior & Exterior

Interior Year
2012
Paint Year
1992
Interior Notes
Interior is 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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First Seen: Apr 16, 2026

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Asking Price

$30,000