Single-engine piston

N3946E

1947 Aeronca 11AC Chief

Registered 2 NTSB/FAA records
Built
1947
Serial
11BC-27
Class
Single-engine piston
Engines
Continental C85 series
Status
Current as of October 2026
Registered owner
Individual · sign in to see
Based
Nenana, AK
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Registration record

N3946E on the FAA register

Type
1947 Aeronca 11AC Chief (FAA: Aeronca 11BC)
Serial
11BC-27
Engines
Continental C85 series
Registered owner
Individual — the name of an individual registrant is shown to signed-in users. Sign in
Nenana, AK
Certificate issued
2016-09-14
Airworthiness date
1952-06-13
Registration expires
2029-09-30
Airworthiness class
Standard
Mode S (hex)
A494D4
Mode S (octal)
51112324
Seats (type)
2
Weight class
up to 12,499 lb
Range (type)
180 nm
Cruise (type)
72 kt
Status
Current as of October 2026
Registry history

Timeline

  • 2029-09-30
    Registration expires (renewal due).
  • 2016-09-14
    Certificate of registration issued as N3946E.
  • 1969-05-28
    Accident at Dillingham,Alas, 02; damage: substantial.
  • 1966-06-05
    Accident at Dillingham Alas, 02; damage: substantial.
  • 1952-06-13
    Airworthiness date on the current FAA record (standard category).
  • 1947
    Manufactured (1947).
Overview

About N3946E

N3946E is a 1947 Aeronca 11AC Chief (FAA model 11BC), serial number 11BC-27. It is registered to an individual in Nenana, Alaska. The current certificate of registration was issued on September 14, 2016 and expires on September 30, 2029.

The FAA aircraft reference file describes the type as a single-engine piston, one Continental C85 series engine and 2 seats. Published figures for the type give a cruise speed of about 72 knots and a range of about 180 nm; actual performance depends on configuration, load and conditions. Its airworthiness certificate is standard category, dated June 13, 1952.

N3946E has 2 accident/incident records on file (most serious damage: substantial); details are below.

Cruise
72 kt
Range
180 nm
Power / thrust (each)
65
Takeoff over 50 ft
583 ft
Landing over 50 ft
880 ft
Fuel burn
4 gph

Published figures for the Aeronca 11AC Chief type. They describe the model, not this airframe's equipment or condition.

Safety record

Accident & incident history

1969-05-28 Accident · Dillingham,Alas, 02 Damage: Substantial NTSB · 3 1527
Reported aircraft: Aeronca 11BC
1966-06-05 Accident · Dillingham Alas, 02 Damage: Substantial NTSB · 3 4202
Reported aircraft: Aeronca 11BC
Probable cause: LANDED IN SWAMP.PLT DRANK 1/2 PT WHISKEY & 3 BEERS

Sources: NTSB aviation accident database and CAROL case system, FAA preliminary accident & incident notices. Search accident records

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Data: FAA Aircraft Registry (October 2026), including deregistered aircraft; NTSB and FAA accident data; fyiAero listing history. Individual owners' names are shown to signed-in users and street addresses are never shown. Type figures are published specifications, not this aircraft's.