AERONCA C-3

1934

Plane & Pilot

Tuesday, February 10, 2009 at 12:00 AM ET

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Edited By: Omar Filipović

Key Takeaways:

The Aeronca C-3, introduced in 1934 as an offshoot of the C-2 Deluxe, featured a side-by-side two-seat configuration.
It was produced in two versions: the enclosed cabin Master and the open cockpit Collegian, which resembled its C-2 predecessor.
Both the engine and airframe were produced in Britain, where several C-3s remain active today.
In the U.S., approximately 17 C-3s still fly with their original Aeronca engine, while others have been fitted with Lycoming or Continental engines.

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The Aeronca C-3 was an offshoot of the C-2 Deluxe. Introduced in 1934, it was similar to the C-2 in structure but was expanded to accommodate side-byside seating for two. The C-3 was produced in two versions. The Master was changed to an enclosed cabin design. The Collegian retained the open cockpit styling and is easily confused with its C-2 predecessor. By this time, the production of both the engine and airframe of the Aeronca took place in Britain where several are still active. In this country, roughly 17 are still flying with the original Aeronca engine. Others in use have Lycomings and Continentals installed.