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...
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
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
Asking Price
$30,000
Lakewood, CA, USA
Apr 16, 2026: $30,000 - trade-a-plane
Asking Price
$30,000
Lakewood, CA, USA
Apr 16, 2026: $30,000 - trade-a-plane
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Asking Price
$30,000