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The Aeronca 50 (ICAO type AR50) is an aircraft of United States origin. It has a maximum take-off weight of 600 kg. It offers a maximum range of 220 nm, a cruise speed of 78 knots, a service ceiling of 14,000 ft and seating for up to 2 across its variants.

Aeronca 50

Aeronca 50
AR50
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Year
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Owner
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Last seen
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MTOW
600 kg
Range
220 nm
Seats
2
50
Aeronca · 50
Model overview

Fleet & certification

Built
15
Active
15
Origin
United States
Certifying authorities
FAA
Market

Comparable listings

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$32,500
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$44,920
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$59,900
N67ZV · 1961 · 3,851 hrs
$60,000
N5047T · 1979 · 3,365 hrs
$115,000
Variants

Per-variant specifications

VariantEngineMTOWRangeCruisePax
50-C
50-C
—600 kg220 nm78 kt2
50-F
50-F
—600 kg220 nm78 kt2
50-L
50-L
—600 kg220 nm78 kt2
50-LA
50-LA
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50-M
50-M
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50-TC
50-TC
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50-TL
50-TL
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KF
KF
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S-50F
S-50F
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Type certification

The FAA paperwork

TCDS A-728 · Rev 4 · issued 1949-03-21

MTOW
544 kg
Seats
2 crew
Fuel
45 L
Approved fuel73 minimum octane aviation gasoline
Engine

Continental A-65-8

Certification basis

Type Certificate No. 728 (CAR 4a)

Safety & ops history

Where to look next

Detailed safety & ops history coming soon — view this model's FAA Airworthiness Directives at FAA.gov.

Aeronca 50 market & fleet intelligence

Registry, flight-tracking and market data on the Aeronca 50 fleet — updated daily.

Fleet age

87 yearsmedian age

Of the 13 registered Aeronca 50 with a known build year (87% of the 15 we track), the median age is 87 years.

50 — frequently asked
What is the range of the Aeronca 50?

The Aeronca 50 has a maximum range of 220 nautical miles across variants.

How many people can the Aeronca 50 carry?

The Aeronca 50 seats up to 2 across its variants.

What is the MTOW of the Aeronca 50?

The Aeronca 50's maximum take-off weight is 600 kg.

What is the ICAO type designator for the Aeronca 50?

The Aeronca 50's ICAO type designator is AR50.

How many Aeronca 50 aircraft are registered worldwide?

Sprinkle tracks 15 registered Aeronca 50 airframes worldwide.