N17433

This airframe, tail number N17433, is an Aeronca C-3 with serial A-740. Build year Not published. The airframe is held under registration in the United States and is recorded as owned by UNITED AIRLINES INC (N-number reservation), a corporation based in Oklahoma City, OK, US, reflecting a reserved N-number status rather than an active operating transfer. Notable registry action includes the N-number reservation entry; valuation and condition highlights Not published. The airframe is identified within civil registers as a fixed-wing single-engine type for civil utility and light-sport era operations.

The aircraft is configured for a two-place side-by-side cabin layout (pilot + 1 passenger) and historically exists in both open and enclosed cockpit variants (notably Duplex and Master configurations). Avionics fit is Not published; typical mission profiles for this airframe, given its 65 kts cruise and 170 nm range, would consist of short cross-country hops, local recreational flights, and demonstration or heritage operations conducted from its Oklahoma City base. Maintenance considerations specific to this airframe center on the single Aeronca E-113 powerplant and airframe preservation measures appropriate for vintage fabric-and-frame construction; routine inspection and period-appropriate parts sourcing are relevant operational factors. Operator activities are expected to be light-duty and limited by the two-seat capacity and the registration status.

The Aeronca C-3 family represented a light, two-seat, single-engine category with modest cruise speed and limited range, suited to private recreational flying and introductory training roles as indicated by this airframe’s 65 kts cruise and 170 nm range. With a single Aeronca E-113 powerplant and two-place seating, market demand for individual airframes typically centers on collectors, museums, and vintage flight enthusiasts rather than commercial charter. Resale and maintenance considerations for this specific serial (A-740) emphasize provenance, airworthiness documentation, and the availability of period-correct components and expertise for continued operation.