Aeronca 15 Sedan

Aeronca · United States · first flew 1947 · light aircraft

The Aeronca 15 Sedan was a four-seat high-wing light aircraft produced in the late 1940s, representing Aeronca's most ambitious attempt at a family touring aeroplane. It offered a fully enclosed cabin with room for a family of four and reasonable cross-country performance.

Recognition (WEFT)

W — Wings	High-mounted, straight
E — Engines	1 × piston, nose-mounted
F — Fuselage	Larger postwar Aeronca with enclosed cabin and wider fuselage
T — Tail	Conventional

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Four-seat high-wing cabin monoplane
Larger postwar Aeronca with enclosed cabin and wider fuselage
Fixed undercarriage and fabric-covered construction

A high-wing four-seater with a wider fuselage than the two-seat Aeronca types, fixed tailwheel undercarriage, and a Continental engine; larger and more enclosed in appearance than the Chief or Champion.

Specifications

The Aeronca 15 Sedan has a length of 7.42 m (24 ft).
It has a wingspan of 11 m (36 ft).
Its maximum speed is 188 km/h (117 mph).
Typical crew: 1 + 3 passengers.

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History

First flown in 1947, the Sedan was developed to fill the demand for affordable four-seat touring aircraft in the postwar aviation boom. However, competition from the Cessna 170 and Piper PA-14 Family Cruiser, combined with the rapid cooling of the postwar boom, limited sales to around 561 aircraft before production ended.

Variants

The 15AC Sedan was the single production model; minor changes in engine and equipment were made during the production run.

Where you'll see it

Used by private owners and flying clubs in the United States; a small number were exported.

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