General Aviation
Aeronca L-16b
Manufacturer: AERONCA
The Aeronca L‑16b, part of the Champion line, is a single‑engine, high‑wing light aircraft with tandem seating and conventional tailwheel gear. Designed for flight training and personal use, it entered U.S. production in 1945 and became one of the longest‑produced light planes, competing directly with the Piper Cub.
Aircraft Facts
- Type Key
- aeronca-l-16b
- Class
- General Aviation
- Registry Count
- 1
- Example Registration
- N4102A
Specifications
- Wingspan
- 10.67 m / 35 ft
- Length
- 6.55 m / 21 ft
- Max Speed
- 153 km/h / 95 mph
- Cruise Speed
- 137 km/h / 85 mph
- Range
- 430 km / 230 nmi
- Ceiling
- 3800 m / 12500 ft
- First Flight
- 1944-04-29
- Production Start
- 1946
- Production End
- 1951
- Total Built
- 10000
Variants
- L-16B- 1 registrations - Example N4102A