Aeronca champ, chief, sedan, l3 o58, l16, defender, c2, c3, models 50, 65, series k et al. This is one of the first military flight manuals for the l3. We promote these capable and historic aircraft through their preservation and maintenance, and celebrate their history. Aeronca tandem aircraft, l3, o58 and other airplane. Backed by the financial and political support of the prominent taft family and future ohio senator robert a. The aeronca aircraft corporation was founded november 11, 1928, in cincinnati, ohio. The faa approved aircraft flight manual is required, if there was one provided by the aircraft manufacturer.
The c5603ta on the vertical fin is the aeronca serial number, not military. Flight manuals should be available for most aircraft but should be. It is essential to read and follow all the instructions and warnings in the manual, prior to. Our company operates with a 1943 aeronca 058l3b grasshopper aircraft. Champion 7fc tritraveller at the canadian museum of flight. Joe baugher, on aeronca l3s here aeronca tandem o58a army l3a, o58b army l3b, l3c, so58b aircraft are approved under aircraft specification a751 there are many variations in this series, and many aircraft have been converted from one engine to another mostly from franklin or lycoming to continental meaning that the model number. Designed as a trainer aircraft in flight schools, the l3 became an observation aircraft, flying patrols looking for submarines during wwii. Existing type certificated models make model 1 aeronca 11ac 2 aeronca 11bc 3 aeronca 50c 4 aeronca 50f 5 aeronca 50s. By clicking the donate button, you agree to donate usd 10. The flight manuals have been scanned from the original flight manuals and retain any colour pages, unless otherwise stated. Aeroncas long design evolution stretched from the early flying bathtub c2c3, left.
Home aircraft manuals af aeronca these manuals are supplied in adobe pdf format, and delivered via digital download, processed within 2448 hours. The people at aeronca thought for the first three years of production that a simple placard max. Pilots operating handbook american champion 7ec champ. The army ordered the first o58s in 1941 to test the use of light aircraft.
Subscribe to our monthly email newsletter to receive information on special sales and promotions, upcoming events, and articles of interest regarding general aviation. The aeronca l3 group of observation and liaison aircraft were used by the united states army air corps in world war ii. Aircraft manuals aviation aircraft helicopter engines. The aeronca model 7 champion, commonly known as the champ, or airknocker, is a. American combat liaison aircaft of world war ii 2001. Read, basic aircraft products, aeronca aircraft for the bae1428 turbo alternator and the bpe14 turbo alternator. Aeronca l3 a and l3 b aircraft parts catalog manual, no. View and download aeronca 11ac chief operating manual online. Although provided with dual controls, the l3 was designed to be flown from the front seat. This title contains two flight manuals for the l3 series, the usaaf service manual, and the usaaf operation and service manuals for the continental o 1703. Home full size pdf plans, bitmap, wood 1 full size pdf plans, vectorial, wood aeronca l3 keyword search pick only one from each group and keep in mind that we are in the process of editing all the plans so only the plans already edited will show up.
Aeronca 7ac operators, parts and service manual reproduced in the original easy to read foldout. The only other operator was rwanda which took three examples. Basic aircraft products has the bpe14 turbo alternator available for aeronca aircrafts. A eronca s champion commonly called champ is a twoseat, singleengine, fixedgear, highwing generalaviation aircraft designed for training and personal flying. Aeronca l16 aircraft maintenance manual aeronca l3 aeronca l3 aircraft maintenance manual aeronca l3 aircraft overhaul manual aeronca l3 aircraft parts manual aeronca tg5 lnr aerospatiale aerospatiale as 332 f1 super puma helicopter complementary flight manual aerospatiale as 332 f1 super puma helicopter flight manual. For most of the aeronca aircraft, flight manuals were not provided, certainly none approved by the faa as it was not in existence at the.
It has been downloaded 241 times by fellow modelers from around the world. Remember to log in to receive your merchandise discounts. Aeronca l3 a and l3 b aircraft erection and maintenance instruction manual, no. List of invidiual aircraft registered in the united states with the manufacturer and model designation of aeronca 7ac, ordered by tail number. Please provide a valid email address during donation confirmation process in paypal page, so we could send you. Aeronca l3 o58 grasshopper photos, specs and performance data.
Breguet br 1150 aircraft flight manual gaf 1ubr11501 breguet br 1150 aircraft flight manual mld 1ubr11501 v. Home aircraft manuals af aeronca l3 grasshopper these manuals are supplied in adobe pdf format, and delivered via digital download, processed within 2448 hours. This title contains two flight manuals for the l3 series, the usaaf service manual, and the usaaf operation and service manuals for the continental o1703 engine used in the l3 aircraft. Request to remove faa registered aircraft, dealers and manufacturers in hayward. Introduced in 1945, it competed with the more commonly known piper cub. Existing type certificated models make model 1 aeronca 11ac 2 aeronca 11bc 3 aeronca 50c 4 aeronca 50f 5 aeronca 50s 6 aeronca 50tc. Mar, 2009 the aeronca c3 evolved into the aeronca k scout in 1937. This manual is provided to the aeronca chief owner for flight and operating procedures. Track page views withauctivas free counter 253521878304. The champ has a wider cabin and better visibility than the cub. Its simplicity and functionalism allows accurate and precise photographs.
Aeronca l16 a and l16 b aircraft flight handbook instruction manual, no. This title contains two flight manuals for the l3 series, the usaaf service manual, and the usaaf operation and service manuals for the continental o1703. Did the aeronca chief have a flight manual not really. If you would prefer a particular manual to be supplied as a paper copy, please contact us for a quotation. Feb 02, 2012 buzzing around central nj in the aeronca l3 058b. Aeronca 7ac pilot operating handbook n1946e sn 7ac55. For more information on the aeronca aircrafts please use the links below. Tony, i have been using an iphone application called cg finder. The latter was propelled by 50hp franklin or lycoming engine options. Browse a selection of books about liaison aircraft. Introduced in 1945, the 7ac was the first version of the design and used the continental a658 engine of 65 horsepower 48 kw.
The l3, originally designated o58, was the military version of the aeronca model 65 defender. Army air forces aaf ordered the first o58 aircraft in 1941 to test the. The l3 was an observation and liaison aircraft utilized during world war ii. It featured a conventional landing gear configuration, with shock absorption in the main gear provided by oleo struts, 7200 built. If you have any questions or comments about this website or the products offered, please email. Aero engines aviationrelated military aircraft civilian aircraft engine manuals propeller manuals helicopter manuals commuter airliners accessories manuals avionics manuals major airliners. This manual contains 40 scanned pages, is numbered t.
It has been compiled from information in the service manual. Our turbo alternator is made to be used on small aircraft like the aeronca, bonaza, cessna, luscombe, mooney, piper, stearman and taylorcraft. It includes a copy of the aircraft type certificate as well as specifications and performance data. Aeronca 65tac, n39596, c5603ta, at eaa oshkosh 1994. Aeronca 7dc champion singleengine light cabin airplane. For your awareness the second page of the aca309 form is the. Undated, probably 1942, aeronca aircraft corporation issued operation and flight instructions for the l3b grasshopper liaison aircraft, 17 scanned pages combined into one single pdf on cd from my original manual, not copied or bootlegged from another collector. Keyword field may be left blank to find all documents for the selected models. Although the permit to fly status of existing laa aeronca aircraft is secure. For most of the aeronca aircraft, flight manuals were not. The 65series is currently the most abundant version. They are typically on the bill of sale from the military to the first civilian owner, and that is nearly always in the faa file which can be purchased. Speed 128 mph would be enough to keep a pilot out of trouble. There was never a flight manual produced for the 11ac or 7ac series airplanes, as a simple placard system was deemed enough to keep a pilot out of trouble.
The model l3, the military version of the same airplane, featured a wider fuselage and larger window area to facilitate its role as an observation plane. The l3 was initially designated the o58 at the time it was first ordered by the air corps. Aeronca, airplane flight manual, aeronca chief 11cc flying, dec. The l3 was the militarized version of the aeronca chief. Pilots operating handbook aeronca 11ac chief this manual has been prepared to inform the pilot of systems and features incorporated in the aeronca model 11ac aircraft. Apr 17, 2015 dayton, ohio aeronca l3b grasshopper in the world war ii gallery at the national museum of the united states air force.
Aeronca l3b grasshopper national museum of the united. This item is sold for historical and reference only. By default, all aeronca models types are searched with your keywords. Tourer aeronca l3 trainer plane scratchbuilt plan background. Become a member or login if you are already a member to enjoy membership discounts. Aeroweb l3 reference page national aeronca association usa sams airparts the aeronca specialists. Use the advanced search options to select specific aeronca model types. Sb308 slick service bulletin aeronca aviators club official site pdf. The l3 liaison aircraft, originally designated o58, is the military version of the aeronca model 65 defender. These are either original or copies of manuals and blueprints used when these aircraft were in. Aeronca l3 plans aerofred download free model airplane. Offered is an erection and maintenance manual for the aeronca l3a, b, c grasshopper. The enclosed operating procedures and performance data are provided so that maximum utilization can be obtained with the utmost safety, economy and serviceability. Taft who was one of the firms directors, aeronca became the first company to build a commercially successful general aviation aircraft.
The l3 series were adapted from aeronca s prewar tandem trainer and chief models. Download aircraft airframes manuals aeronca aircraft page. L3 grasshopper erection maintenance manual pilots handbook. Several versions were sold, including some with floats. In 1939, the 65series appeared and featured the 65 hp continental option. No flight manual was ever produced for the 11ac, 11bc or 11acs models. Some aircraft produced later in life by champion aircraft and. Unfortunately, by the time that the united states entered the war, the aeronca l3 and sister ship taylorcraft l2 were declared operationally obsolete, and never formally left for a foreign front. This general aviation classic will provide you hours of pure stickandrudder enjoyment. This manual contains instructions for safety, operation and maintenance. The aeronca aviators club welcomes all owners, pilots and enthusiasts of. The aeronca aviators club welcomes all owners, pilots and enthusiasts of these fine aircraft.
The only flight manual produced for the 11 series aeronca. Unknown l3 on display at the vintage flying museum in fort worth, texas. The aeronca l3 group of observation and liaison aircraft were used by the united states army. Aeronca champ 7acccm for rent at kcoe latitude aviation.
Tourer aeronca l3 trainer parkflyers international. It would have been an l3e but i dont know the army serial. All files have been scanned from the original flight manuals and retain any colour pages. Complete aeronca service letter collection 7, 11 and 15series. Issued by aeronca, champion company and american champion aircraft over the years, includes additional notes and a supplement. Pilots operating handbook american champion 7ec champ this manual has been prepared to inform the pilot of systems and features incorporated in the model 7ec aircraft. These are either original or copies of manuals and blueprints used when these aircraft were in active duty, now transferred into electronic format. At you can not only share your plans for free but you can also make some money with them, if you are a designer or a publisher you can accept donations or even sell your plans so you can get something back to help to pay the hobby expenses or your work in designing and maintaining your plans. This title contains the military flight manual for the am3 plus a manufacturers descriptive brochure. Wingtailempennage covers the aeronca l3 wing covers are a perfect solution to protect your paint from sun damage and prevent winter frost, snow, ice. This highwing, light airplane could operate from small, hastilybuilt flying fields. For most of the aeronca aircraft, flight manuals were not provided, certainly none approved by the faa as it was not in existence at the time of manufacturer.