This 1947 Aeronca L16A Champ, registration N6285C and serial number 7BCM-197 (military serial 47-982), is offered as a project for $6,000. The seller describes it as an authentic L16A military Champ rather than a replica, with both military and Civil Air Patrol history, an Air Force data plate, an airworthiness certificate, and it is currently registered. Total time is listed at 2,785 hours, and the aircraft was last flown in 1977. Documentation includes good logbooks, some manuals and factory drawings, and STC paperwork for installation of a Continental O-200. The seller states this is a good, doable project and not just a pile of rejected...
Fuselage
Fuselage in good condition, completely repaired and cleaned
Wings
Three complete wings in repairable condition, including serviceable replacement main spars; two have wood main spars cut to remove from service
Control Surfaces
All control surfaces in good condition with some repairable spares
Landing Gear
Landing gear and wheels
Instrument Panel
New instrument panel
Cowl
Repairable cowl parts
Seats
Seats included
Door
Door included
Firewall
Firewall included
Engine Mount
Engine mount included
Fuel Tanks
One nose tank and one wing tank
Documentation
Extensive documentation including military and civilian manuals, factory drawings, logbooks, STC paperwork, Air Force data plate, airworthiness certificate
Asking Price
$6,000
Green Valley, AZ, USA
Jun 23, 2026: $6,000 - barnstormers
Asking Price
$6,000
Green Valley, AZ, USA
Jun 23, 2026: $6,000 - barnstormers
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Asking Price
$6,000