I've done this. Most of the Aeronca on the market are not airworthy.
There is an AD for the wood spars and very few of the Aeroncas I've
inspected on the makert actual met the AD requirements. Most have
nails coming out and rubs rubbing the spar. Most need to have the wing
rebuilt. However, they will probably fly nicely, just good luck
getting them annualed by an honest IA.

They are a joy to fly and its too bad there aren't many good ones on
the market. When you do find a good one the price tag seems to be in
the $40K range.
-Robert



(Trent D. Sanders) wrote in message . com...
I've been flying my 182 for the last 19 years and it's become just
"transportation" and not "fun" anymore. So I'm thinking of buying an
"airknocker" to fly for fun [and selling the 182].

Do any of you guys out there that have Aeronca experience have any
tips or suggestions on what to look for [other than the usual stuff]
in a pre-purchase for an Aeronca. Any significant AD's, etc. The
last Aeronca I had was in 1961, an L-3, that I paid $300 for!

Appreciate e-mail replies to

Thanking you in advance,

Trent Sanders
N2997Y
WHP