30 October 2017
The Aeronca Model 15AC Sedan, first made from 1947 to 1951, is to go back into production with a US specialist dealer, Burl’s Aircraft of Chugiak, Alaska.
“The new Sedan will be built similar to the original Aeronca Sedan but with today’s added technology and greater performance than the original,” said Burl Rogers.
“The Sedan has plenty of room for baggage and passengers, and a large wing for STOL operations – all of which give the Sedan a performance factor that makes it a great Bush Plane or getaway machine for a family of four.”
The new Sedan will have a base price of $245,000, and will be certified for VFR flight.
Beautiful period cockpit of the Aeronca Model 15AC Sedan. Photos: Copyright Monika & Matt Sieber
The fuselage is fabric covered, wings metal. The engine is a Lycoming O-360-A1F6 producing 180hp and with a TBO of 2,000 hours. Propeller is an 80in Hartzell constant-speed, fitted with Burl’s own STC’d hub damper.
Burl’s Aircraft designs, engineers and manufactures FAA approved parts for light general aviation aircraft up to 12,500 lb.
Spec
Burl’s Aeronca Model 15AC Sedan
Max speed 137mph
Cruise speed 115mph
Stall speed 52mph
Range 650 miles @ 10gph
Seats 4
Empty weight 1,250 lb
Gross weight 2,050 lb
Useful load 800 lb
Fuel capacity 56.7 US gallons
Avionics Garmin GTR 225 radio, Garmin GTX 327 transponder
3 comments
Can you give me an indication when this new build Aeronca will be available and what options with prices will be offered
Please forward me more information on this Aeronca Sedan
Hi Rick. You need to contact Burl’s Aircraft: https://www.burlac.com/index.html