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Description
| Manufacturer: | Aeronca | |
| Base model: | L-16 | |
| Designation: | L-16 | |
| Version: | B | |
| Designation System: | U.S. Air Force | |
| Designation Period: | 1942-1962 | |
| Basic role: | Liaison | |
| Crew: | 2 | |
Specifications
| Length: | 21' 6" | 6.5 m | |
| Height: | 7' | 2.1 m | |
| Wingspan: | 35' | 10.6 m | |
| Wingarea: | 170.0 sq ft | 15.7 sq m | |
| Empty Weight: | 890 lb | 403 kg | |
| Gross Weight: | 1,450 lb | 657 kg | |
Propulsion
| No. of Engines: | 1 | ||
| Powerplant: | Continental O-205-1 | ||
| Horsepower (each): | 80 | ||
Performance
| Range: | 350 miles | 563 km | |
| Cruise Speed: | 87 mph | 140 km/h | 75 kt |
| Max Speed: | 110 mph | 177 km/h | 95 kt |
| Ceiling: | 14,500 ft | 4,419 m | |
Known serial numbers
Recent comments by our visitors
| Ira Menin Sioux City, IA | I have seen military Aeronca L-16 Grasshoppers with an identification number starting with "LH" on the side, What does that mean. Those letters are followed by the last 3 numbers of the serial number of the aircraft.
You can see an example of what I am asking if you download this picture. http://www.aeroncapilots.com/Photos/10NAC/n6286c.jpg Thanks Ira 03/13/2004 @ 21:54 [ref: 6977] |
| Billy Thompson Rowlett, TX | I am in need of price information on an L-16. The one I have been looking at is on the gear in a dry building. It has not been in the air for about 40 years. The airplane has a 90hp engine and is in need of a total rebuild. It's 100% military and you can even see the US Army markings on it. If the information I have is correct it has had two owners after it's military time. The logs tell me it has about 2000hrs and it's covered with cotton.
What would be a good offer on this airplane? Anybody got any ideas? Let me know. Thanks 01/14/2003 @ 21:55 [ref: 6265] |
| George G. Myers Huntsville, AL | I have one of the L-16B's that I took orientation flights in as a CAP Cadet in West Virginia in the early 1950's. It is restored to its San Marcos AFB configuration where it was based prior to its CAP assignment. It is S/N 48-472, N3956A and the 50th of 100 B models built 7CCM-50). It has won best L-Bird and preservation awards at Sun n Fun. 12/05/2001 @ 00:14 [ref: 3774] |
| John Clare , AK | I have an Aeronca L 16B serial # 48-507 N2527B which was owned by the CAP in Texas (Tyler?) in the 1950's/early 60's. It is in civilian Champ configuration now. I am researching its Air Corp/CAP history and wonder if anyone out there ever flew it or knows anything about its history. Thanks, John 08/23/2001 @ 21:54 [ref: 3002] |
| Clark Adams meriden, CT | I remember flying in Civil Air Patrol L-16s back in the 60's and 70's. Are there any left out there in the "War Bug" circuit? I would consider a partnership in operating one! 12/11/2000 @ 20:26 [ref: 1167] |
