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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
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.