Aeronca (Aeronautical Corporation of America) built the first widely accepted light planes in the U.S., the Collegian. These were originally powered by an engine based on a Harley-Davidson motorcycle engine, the Harlequin. To overcome limitations of that engine, Aeronca designed its own engine, the E-107, and that engine proved inadequately powered for a larger aircraft.
Certificated in April 1931, the Aeronca E-113 was an outgrowth of the Wright-Morehouse engine and was designed again for light aircraft. Considered highly reliable, it was the most powerful two-cylinder engine of its time. The E-113 first powered the Aeronca C-1 Cadet aircraft in 1931. It was also used in the Aeronca C-2 and C-3 aircraft. The C-3 was widely used for student instruction in the 1930s.
Display Status
This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
Object Details
Date
Circa early 1930s
Country of Origin
United States of America
Type
PROPULSION-Reciprocating & Rotary
Manufacturer
Aeronca
Physical Description
Type: Reciprocating, 2 cylinders, horizontally-opposed, liquid cooled
Power rating: 27 kW (36 hp) at 2,400 rpm
Displacement: 1.86 L (113.5 cu in.)
Bore and Stroke: 108 mm (4.25 in.) x 102 mm (4 in.)
Weight: 51.3 kg (113 lb)
Dimensions
Overall (Engine on stand): 2 ft. 10 1/2 in. × 2 ft., 113lb., 139.7cm (87.6 × 61cm, 51.3kg, 4 ft. 7 in.)
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Paint, Brass, Rubber, Copper, Phenolic
Inventory Number
A19610069000
Credit Line
Gift of the Aeronca Manufacturing Corporation
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
Open Access (CCO)
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