Service Manual 114 AERONCA ChiefFOREWARD This manual has been prepared to aid owners, operators and repairmen in protecting and maintaining The First in Quality, Construction and Performance of The 1946 Aeronca Chief. All Engineering and Service data pertinent to the Aeronca Chief, Model 11-A has been summarized in this manual. There are also Complete service drawings for positive identification of all parts by part number. Aeronca Dealers and Distributors are prepared to furnish "top flight" service. Use your Chief Service Manual, It nas been published to aid you in receiving the utmost pléasure and trouble-free operation from your Aeronca Chief.TABLE OF CONTENTS General Description... - 2+ ee eee Specification and Performance Data... . . « Rigging Instructions... . Center of Gravity Data... Wing Information. . 6... Wing Frame Drawing... . Fuselage Frane Information. . Fuselage Frame Drawing... Fuselage Tubing Sizes... . Safetying..- 2. eee Fairing Information... . Fairing Drawing... 6. 1 Control system Information. . Control System Atleron & Elevator Drawing Hand Brake & Foot Brake Drawing... ..« Control System Rudder & rim Tab Drawing. . Fixed Equipment Information. ...... Fixed Equipment Drawing... Landing Gear Information, . . Wheel Explosion Drawing . . . Installation Goodyear Disc Clips... . . Landing Gear Drawing... . Tail Surfaces Information . ‘Tail Surfaces Drawing . Fuel System Information . . . Fuel System Drawing... . . Mngine Information. ... . . Engine Drawing... eee es Starter Explosion Drawing . Con & Covering Information . General Explosion Drawing . Do's and Don'ts... . Lubrication Chart... . 5 10 a B “ 1s 16 1” 19-20-21