Detailed Description
For sale - 1947 Arranca chief 11 AC.
Beautiful 1947 Aeronca Chief 11 AC converted to a 11 BC - 38 configuration. This classic tail dragged has an attractive, deep blue and cream finish, a clean cabin, side-by-side seating, dual controls, and the timeless lines that make the chief such a desirable vintage airplane.
Powered by a continental A75-8 F engine with a McCauley propeller, it offers the simplicity, economy, and the pure stick and rudder flying experience that classic aircraft enthusiast appreciate. Whether you're looking for an enjoyable weekend flyer, an economical time builder, or a well presented vintage aircraft. This chief deserves a closer look.
Avionics / Equipment
The avionics on this panel is pretty basic down to the roots of flying oil, pressure, altitude, RPMs, air speed, and temp. So basically you have a five pack.
Airframe
This 1947 Aeronca chieve has a beautiful air frame that was restored back in 2000 unfortunately due to an accident. The repairs were done proper and the interior of the wings and fuselage look amazing now. This plane just had a fresh annual on July 1 of 2026 so she's ready to be flown. This plane is turn key and ready to flown off to its new home.
Engines / Mods / Prop
This 1947 Aaron achieve currently has a continental a 75 engine with part number 40731 Pistons and pistons and rings .922. In this configuration it actually gains better compression depending on what RPMs you're running at. Only 474 hours since SMOH on this motor. There will need to be a 500 hour mag inspection due in 30 hours. It has a Macauley prop that was installed in 2000 and since SMOH on the prop is 436 hrs.
