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1939 Aeronca ChiefSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Susquehanna Depot, PA, USA

This 1939 Aeronca Chief, listed at $18,500, is a classic taildragger with 2,130 total time on the airframe. The engine has 296 hours since a major overhaul, and compression checks are reported in the high 70s. The seller gives the exterior a condition rating of 7 out of 10, while the interior is rated an 8 out of 10. Located in Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, the aircraft is being offered by owner John McKinney.

Year
1939
Make
Aeronca
Series
Chief
Model
Chief

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Classic / Antique, Recreational

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
2,130 hrs
Engine 1 Time
296 hrs (SMOH)

Interior & Exterior

Interior Rating
8/10
Paint Rating
7/10
Interior Notes
Int 8/10
Exterior Notes
Ext 7/10

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1

Asking Price

$18,500

Aircraft Location

Susquehanna Depot, PA, USA

Listing Details

For Sale

Price History

Jul 14, 2026: $18,500 - barnstormers

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First Seen: Jul 14, 2026

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Asking Price

$18,500