Aeronca 11AC Chief Aircraft under $100,000
Under $100k for a piston single is the value-entry price band — typically older airframes (1960s-80s), mid-life or run-out engines, original or basic avionics with retrofit ADS-B Out compliance. These are entry-budget trainers and touring singles. Budget realistically for engine work, ADS-B Out compliance if not yet installed, panel upgrades and corrosion-area inspection.
The Aeronca 11AC Chief is a simple side-by-side vintage tailwheel aircraft for buyers who want classic low-speed flying and old-airplane charm rather than utility or speed. It shares the appeal of basic Aeronca ownership but with a different cabin layout from tandem classics. Compared with a 7AC Champion, the Chief is the side-by-side alternative; compared with a Cessna 140, it is generally simpler and more purely vintage-local in mission.
2 used Aeronca 11AC Chief aircraft for sale under $100,000 · 2-seat · Reference price ~$35,000 ($20,000–$65,000) · updated yesterday
Aeronca 11AC Chief Specifications
Model specThe Aeronca 11AC Chief is a 2-seat single engine piston with a cruise speed of 80 kt (148 km/h), a range of 300 nm (556 km), and a useful load of 500 lbs (227 kg).
Aeronca 11AC Chief for Sale
Aeronca 11AC Chief asking prices range from $25,995 to $26,500, with a median of $26,247 (market reference $35,000).
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How much does a Aeronca 11AC Chief cost? Used 11AC Chief prices: $25K – $26K, average $26K (median $26K); market reference $35K, across 2 priced of 2 active listings.
Key price factors: engine time to overhaul, year and airframe hours, avionics, damage history and logbook completeness — see the buying guide below for the full pre-purchase checklist.
Buying a Used Aeronca 11AC Chief
Buying a Aeronca 11AC Chief comes down to a focused pre-purchase checklist — here is what matters most on this model:
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Frequently Asked Questions — Aeronca 11AC Chief
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Aeronca 11AC Chief Safety Record
No NTSB events on record for the Aeronca 11AC Chief. Individual aircraft safety records may be available on detail pages.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database