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N259W

Built 1946 · registered US

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Representative photo of a Aeronca 7Type photo — not this specific aircraftPhoto: Alan Wilson from Peterborough, Cambs, UK · CC BY-SA 2.0
This aircraft is a
Aeronca 7
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Performance specs

Performance
Range
550 nm
Cruise speed
78 kt
Max speed
89 kt
Service ceiling
16,000 ft
Takeoff distance
144 m
Landing distance
259 m
Weights
MTOW
700 kg
Empty weight
—
Fuel capacity
130 L
Dimensions
Length
6.5 m
Wingspan
10.7 m
Height
2.6 m
Capacity
Seats
2
Max passengers
2
How common is this aircraft?
6,434Aeronca 7 registered worldwide

Common. One of the most common aircraft types we track.

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Registration history

(1)
  • N259WUSACTIVE
    FLETCHER WAYNE M
    2023 – present

Owner names are published by the issuing civil registry (FAA / CCARCS / CASA / ANAC / NZ CAA). Owner addresses present in the source are not republished here. Registered owner? Request removal

N259W — frequently asked
What aircraft model is N259W?

N259W is a Aeronca 7, built in 1946. Sprinkle's record for N259W covers its lineage, ownership history and specifications.

Is N259W currently active?

Registry records list N259W's status as Active, registered in United States — a Aeronca 7.

What is the manufacturer serial number (MSN) of N259W?

N259W carries manufacturer serial number (MSN) 7AC-2972, the serial assigned to this Aeronca 7 airframe when it was built.

What is the ICAO24 / Mode S code for N259W?

N259W's ICAO24 (Mode S) transponder code is A27AE1 — the hex address the Mode S transponder on this Aeronca 7 broadcasts.