| Tail Number / N-Number | N85979 |
| Manufacturer | AERONCA |
| Model | 11AC |
| Year Built | 1946 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 11AC-383 |
| 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 | CONT MOTOR |
| Engine Model | A&C65 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 65 hp (48 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 75 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | WEIDA DALE |
| Street | 729 DAMMERT |
| City | LEMAY |
| State | MO |
| Zip Code | 63125 |
| Region | Central |
| County | St. Louis County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Last Action Date | 1977-01-14 |
| Status | Certificate of Registration has been revoked |
| Mode S Code | 52746066 |
| Mode S Code Hex | ABCC36 |