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1947 Aeronca 11AC ChiefSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Grandbury , TX USA

This 1947 Aeronca 11AC Chief, registration N3954E, serial number 1362528, is a classic taildragger that has been converted to an 11BC-38 configuration. It is powered by a Continental A75-8F engine with a McCauley propeller. The airframe shows 2799 total hours, with 474 hours since major overhaul on the engine and 437 hours since major overhaul on the prop. The aircraft is VFR-equipped with a basic panel consisting of oil pressure, altitude, RPMs, airspeed, and temperature gauges, essentially a five-pack. It features side-by-side seating, dual controls, and a useful load of 437 pounds.

The listing notes that the airframe was restored in 2000...

Year
1947
Make
Aeronca
Series
Chief
Model
11AC Chief
Tail #
N3954E
Serial #
1362528

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Classic / Antique, Recreational
Flight Rules
VFR
Useful Load
437 lbs
Seats
2

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
2,799 hrs
Engine 1 Time
474 hrs (SMOH)
Prop 1 Time
436 hrs (SMOH)
Inspection Status
Fresh annual on July 1, 2026. All compressions good, airframe good, fabric passed punch test. 500-hour mag inspection due in 30 hours.

Interior & Exterior

Interior Year
2000
Paint Year
2000
Interior Notes
Clean cabin, side-by-side seating, dual controls, very clean well taken care of with no issues, classic vintage look.
Exterior Notes
Deep blue and cream finish, attractive, restored in 2000 after accident, repairs done properly, interior of wings and fuselage look amazing.

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Continental
Engine Model
A75-8F
Propeller Model
McCauley

Asking Price

$30,000

Aircraft Location

Grandbury , TX USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Oct 4, 2026: $30,000 - trade-a-plane

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First Seen: Oct 4, 2026

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Asking Price

$30,000