1936 Aeronca C-3 Master - N16291
Location: Pioneer Airport
The two-seat Aeronca C-3 was dubbed the “flying bathtub” because of its unusual fuselage shape. Following the successful C-2 Scout model, the C-3 Master was marketed as an all weather convertible, with removable door and fold-down window. The Master, inexpensive to own and operate, was popular with sportsman pilots and required only 70 feet of runway to take off. Approximately 400 were produced.
The E-113C engine used on this aircraft has a single magneto ignition system. Later, Aeronca E-113CBD engines featured dual magnetos as required by the new safety standards of 1938. The engine consumes about three gallons of gas per hour at cruising speed (85% power). The fuselage is fabric-covered welded steel tubing and the wings are fabric-covered spruce.
It has dual control wheels. The Duplex was the open cockpit configuration and sold for $1730; the Master was the enclosed version and sold for $1790. For 1936, all C-3s were built with enclosed cockpits.
Donated by Kenneth A. Cook and Fred Sanlader of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Length |
20 ft. 0 in. |
Height |
7 ft. 6 in. |
Wingspan |
36 ft. 0 in. |
Total Wing Area |
142 sq. ft |
Empty Weight |
569 lbs. |
Gross Weight |
1006 lbs. |
Maximum Speed |
90 mph |
Cruising Range |
190 miles |
Service Ceiling |
14,000 ft. |
Cruising Speed |
75 mph |
Engine |
40 hp, Aeronca E-113C, 113 cubic inch, 2-cylinder horizontal opposed |
Oil Capacity |
3 qt. |
Fuel Capacity |
8 gal. |
Serial Number |
A-688 |
Price at Factory |
$1,790 |