| Tail Number / N-Number | N16291 |
| Manufacturer | AERONCA |
| Model | C-3 |
| Year Built | 1945 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | A-668 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | AERONCA |
| Engine Model | E113 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 45 hp (34 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 63 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Corporation |
| Owner Name | EAA AVIATION FOUNDATION INC |
| Street | PO BOX 3086 |
| City | OSHKOSH |
| State | WI |
| Zip Code | 54903-3086 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | Winnebago County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1962-01-22 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1979-06-21 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-03-10 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-08-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50176311 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A0FCC9 |