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1946 Aeronca Chief 11ACSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Downingtown, PA, USA

This 1946 Aeronca Chief 11AC-1404 is a low-hour taildragger offered at $34,000, with the seller accepting offers. The airframe shows 1,280 hours total time, and the C65 engine has 120 hours since major overhaul. The most recent annual inspection was completed in June 2026, with cylinder compression readings of 78/80, 75/80, 76/80, and 79/80 across the four cylinders. According to the seller, the engine consumes little oil, the area under the cowling is dry, and it averages just over 4 gallons per hour.

The aircraft features side-by-side seating and has no electrical system; it comes with a handheld radio, intercom, and a few other items. It...

Year
1946
Make
Aeronca
Series
Chief
Model
Chief 11AC

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Classic / Antique, Recreational
Seats (Stock)
2

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
1,280 hrs
Engine 1 Time
120 hrs (SMOH)
Inspection Status
Last annual June 2026

Additional Equipment

Handheld Radio

Comes with handheld radio

Intercom

Comes with intercom

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Model
C65

Asking Price

$34,000

Aircraft Location

Downingtown, PA, USA

Listing Details

For Sale

Price History

Nov 13, 2026: $34,000 - barnstormers

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First Seen: Nov 13, 2026

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Asking Price

$34,000