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Description
| Manufacturer: | Aeronca | |
| Base model: | L-3 | |
| Designation: | L-3 | |
| Version: | J | |
| Nickname: | Grasshopper | |
| Designation System: | U.S. Air Force | |
| Designation Period: | 1942-1962 | |
| Basic role: | Liaison | |
| See Also: | O-58 | |
Specifications
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Recent comments by our visitors
| Ted Harper Columbus OH, OH |
Back around 1949 to 1951, I bought an Aeronca TC-65 Defender that had belonged to the defense department and was used to patrol around a defense plant, I believe in Iowa. This was according to the entries in the logbook. I later sold it to a fellow in Columbus OH ... at the time I lived in Marion OH. It was being rebuilt when I bought it (Less one wing) and sold it in the same condition. Often wondered what ever happened to it. Does this ring any bells with anyone ?? If so, let me hear from you. Use "Aeronca Defender" in subject line or I probably will not see it. Ted Harper 08/18/2008 @ 14:01 [ref: 22487] |
| Gene Oshrin Bridgehampton , NY, NY | In response to Eric Brown's comments on the YO-58 . He is correct in regards the similarity of the YO-58 with the Tandem Trainer Model 65-TC . In fact the Aeronca factory designation for the YO-58 was Model 65-TCA . The Military YO-58 differed from the Tandem Trainer in that it had the balanced rudder of the Defender Trainer Model 65-TAC
( note the similarity of model numbers ), a fold out " photographic window " , brake pedals moved to the front , a six volt wind driven generator and electrical system , enlarged skylight and rear windows , and RCA radio equipment .The YO-58 was soloed from the front seat and the rear control stick was generally stowed in the baggage compartment , the rear seat area being rather small with all the radio gear installed . Our YO-58 , USAAF S/N 42-458 , is currently under restoration back to original configuration , including the radio equipment and instruments . 02/01/2006 @ 14:25 [ref: 12385] |
| Eric Brown Belle Plaine, MN | A correction to my previous note of 2-29-04. The YO-58 aileron and aileron control system was the same as the pre-war T series. One of the original 4 YO-58's still exists and is being restored by Gene Oshrin in New York. See Gene's note under the L-3B. I did get a chance to see and photograph it as he was transporting it from Washington State to New York. 03/02/2004 @ 21:51 [ref: 6889] |
| Eric Brown Belle Plaine, MN | Just a quick reference. The L-3J was the Army designation for the pre-war Aeronca model 65-TC, of which 1 was coomandeered into military service. The model 65-TC was the the base model for the YO-58, of which 4 were supplied to the Army in 1941 for evaluation. The YO-58 was nearly identical to the 65-TC, except fof the vertical fin and rudder and possibly the ailerons. 02/29/2004 @ 21:53 [ref: 6880] |
