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Here are some reproduced Pre-war Aeronca Memos from the private collection of Aeronca owners.   For official copies of these documents, please contact the type certificate holder, the FAA or other official sources.  Use at your own risk.  If you have Memos that I am missing,
please send them to me.

For the purpose of this listing, the aircraft types are groups as indicated below.  Refer to the Memo for specific model application.

Header    Includes the models Header    Includes the models
K Aeronca model K only.   T TC, TF, TL
KC KC, CF, KM, KF, and KCA   TA TAC, TAF, TAL
50 50F, 50L, 50C   O58 O-58A, O-58B  (L-3A, L-3B)
65 65C, 65CA, 65LA, 65LB      

Pre-War Aeronca Memos

Memo Issued By
Issue Date
Description Service Letter & Associated Files E
1
0
7
A
E
1
1
3
E
1
1
3
A
E
1
1
3
B
E
1
1
3
C
C
2
C
3
K K
C
5
0
6
5
T T
A
O
58
M-1  Aeronca
1/1/1936
Assembling and Rigging the 1935 & 1936 Aeronca C-3 "500" Series  Sign in to view             X               
M-2  Aeronca
11/6/1936
Installing Federal-Mogul Plain Bearings to Crankpins on No. 687 Crankshaft  Sign in to view       X  X                   
M-3  Aeronca
11/6/1936
Converting The E-113B Engine to the E-113C Type  Sign in to view       X                     
M-4  Aeronca
11/6/1936
The New E-113C Engine  Sign in to view         X                   
M-5  Aeronca
11/11/1935
Installing Plain Bearing Connecting Rod and Crankshaft Assembly in Aeronca E-108, E-113, and E-113A Engines  Sign in to view X  X  X                       
M-6  Aeronca
11/11/1935
Changing Fuel Shut-Off Valve to New Type No. 5726 "With Stops" on all Aeronca C-2 & Aeronca C-3 Airplanes  Sign in to view             X               
M-7  Aeronca
11/11/1935
Altering Long "Y" Exhaust Pipe on Aeronca C-2 Airplanes to Eliminate Fire Hazard at Carburetor  Sign in to view           X                 
M-8  Aeronca
10/15/1936
Repairing Engine Mount on Aeronca C-3 Airplanes  Sign in to view             X               
M-12  Aeronca
10/20/1936
Lapping The Propeller Hub to the Crankshaft on All Aeronca Engines including E-107, E-113, A, B and C  Sign in to view X  X  X  X  X                   
M-14  Aeronca
11/16/1936
Replacing the Center Aileron Hinge on #5035 Aileron Used on Aeronca C-2 and C-3 Airplanes  Sign in to view           X  X               
M-15  Aeronca
11/17/1936
General Instructions To All Aeronca C-2 and C-3 Owners Regarding The Operation and Maintenance of Their Airplanes  Sign in to view           X  X               
M-19  Aeronca
6/21/1937
Aeronca K Landing Gear & Engine Carburetor Fuel Valve Seat  Sign in to view X  X  X  X  X      X             
Memo Issued By
Issue Date
Description Service Letter & Associated Files E
1
0
7
A
E
1
1
3
E
1
1
3
A
E
1
1
3
B
E
1
1
3
C
C
2
C
3
K K
C
5
0
6
5
T T
A
O
58
M-20  Aeronca
6/29/1937
Control Cable Guard, Servicing Oleo Shock Absorber, and Throttle  Sign in to view               X             
M-21  Aeronca
8/2/1937
Control Wheel Shaft Universal Joints  Sign in to view               X             
M-22  Aeronca
9/17/1937
Elevator Cables and Oleo Tripod Landing Gear  Sign in to view           X  X               
M-23  Aeronca
9/17/1937
Upper Elevator Cable  Sign in to view               X             
M-24  Aeronca
10/20/1937
Rudder Cables  Sign in to view               X             
M-25  Aeronca
10/20/1937
Tail Wheel Assembly  Sign in to view               X             
M-26  Aeronca
11/8/1937
Cabin Heater  Sign in to view               X             
M-27  Aeronca
12/1/1937
Ski Installation  Sign in to view               X  X           
M-28  Aeronca
6/1/1938
Inspection of Propeller End of Crankshaft of Aeronca E-113-A-B-C-CB-CD-CDB Engines  Sign in to view   X  X  X  X                   
M-29  Aeronca
7/1/1938
Tail Wheel Installations  Sign in to view                   X         
M-30  Aeronca
11/1/1938
Lockinng of Lower Nut on Fuel Strainer  Sign in to view                   X         
M-32  Aeronca
4/1/1943
Servicing Landing Gear  Sign in to view               X             
Memo Issued By
Issue Date
Description Service Letter & Associated Files E
1
0
7
A
E
1
1
3
E
1
1
3
A
E
1
1
3
B
E
1
1
3
C
C
2
C
3
K K
C
5
0
6
5
T T
A
O
58
M-33  Aeronca
4/1/1939
Recommended Oils for Aeronca E-113C Engines  Sign in to view         X                   
M-34  Aeronca
6/1/1939
Checking and Resetting the Magneto Timing on Aeronca E-113, E-113A, E-113B and E-113C Engines  Sign in to view   X  X  X  X                   
M-35  Aeronca
7/1/1939
Interference of Cable Guard With Operation of Rudder Pedals.  Sign in to view               X  X           
M-36  Aeronca
10/1/1939
Crankshaft Inspection Summary of Aeronca E-113 Engines (with related Service Bulletin)  Sign in to view   X  X  X  X                   
M-37  Aeronca
10/1/1939
Torque Shaft Bearing Support Reinforcement for Stick Chiefs  Sign in to view                   X         
M-38  Aeronca
8/1/1940
Aileron Cable Turnbuckel Interference with Windshield Suport Tube  Sign in to view                       X     
M-39  Aeronca
10/1/1939
Aileron Cable Turnbuckel Interference with Windshield Suport Tube  Sign in to view                       X     
M-40  Aeronca
5/1/1941
Diagonal Fuselage Member  Sign in to view                       X     
M-41  Aeronca
12/1/1940
Fuselage Member a the Control Colum Support Bearing  Sign in to view                     X       
M-42  Aeronca
12/1/1940
Wing-to-Fuselage Gap Covers  Sign in to view                       X     
M-43  Aeronca
2/1/1941
Brake Pedal  Sign in to view                     X       
M-44  Aeronca
4/1/1941
Turnbuckle Guard  Sign in to view                     X       
Memo Issued By
Issue Date
Description Service Letter & Associated Files E
1
0
7
A
E
1
1
3
E
1
1
3
A
E
1
1
3
B
E
1
1
3
C
C
2
C
3
K K
C
5
0
6
5
T T
A
O
58
M-47  Aeronca
8/1/1941
Axle Strut  Sign in to view                 X  X  X       
M-48  Aeronca
8/1/1941
Rear Lift Strut Bolt Hole  Sign in to view                       X     
M-49  Aeronca
7/1/1941
Throttle Controls  Sign in to view               X  X  X  X       
M-50  Aeronca
8/1/1941
Holes in the upper Axle Strut  Sign in to view                       X     
M-51  Aeronca
8/1/1941
Muffler  Sign in to view                     X       
M-54  Aeronca
1/1/1942
Lycoming Engine Cooling  Sign in to view                     X       
M-55  Aeronca
3/7/1942
Installing Replacement Exhaust System  Sign in to view                     X    X   
M-56  Aeronca
3/29/1942
Installing Replacement Exhaust System  Sign in to view                     X    X   
M-57  Aeronca
4/21/1942
Installing Replacement Exhaust System  Sign in to view                     X    X   
M-58  Aeronca
8/5/1942
Ingnition Switches  Sign in to view                     X       
M-59  Aeronca
8/5/1942
Ingnition Switches  Sign in to view                           X 
M-60  Aeronca
8/5/1942
Top Seat Rail  Sign in to view               X  X  X  X       
Memo Issued By
Issue Date
Description Service Letter & Associated Files E
1
0
7
A
E
1
1
3
E
1
1
3
A
E
1
1
3
B
E
1
1
3
C
C
2
C
3
K K
C
5
0
6
5
T T
A
O
58
M-61  Aeronca
10/21/1942
Rib Lacing Cord  Sign in to view                         X   
M-62  Aeronca
3/15/1945
Fuel Lines  Sign in to view                     X      X 
M-63  Aeronca
4/28/1943
Auxillary Tank Overflow Drain  Sign in to view                     X       
M-65  Aeronca
3/18/1943
Inspection and Replacement of 3/32 Control Cables  Sign in to view               X  X           
M-66  Aeronca
3/18/1943
Inspection and Replacement of 3/32 Control Cables  Sign in to view                 X  X  X       
M-67  Aeronca
3/18/1943
Inspection and Replacement of 3/32 Control Cables  Sign in to view                   X  X       
M-68  Aeronca
3/18/1943
Inspection and Replacement of 3/32 Control Cables  Sign in to view                         X   
M-69  Aeronca
Inspection and Replacement of 3/32 Control Cables on Aeronca C-2 and C-3  Sign in to view           X  X               
M-70  Aeronca
6/14/1943
Fuselage Window Channels  Sign in to view                       X     
M-72  Aeronca
8/25/1943
Fuel Line Connection to Fuel Strainer  Sign in to view                     X       
M-73  Aeronca
11/4/1943
Rear Seat Back  Sign in to view                           X 
M-74  Aeronca
1/11/1944
Wing Rib and Wing Structure Inspection  Sign in to view                     X      X 
Memo Issued By
Issue Date
Description Service Letter & Associated Files E
1
0
7
A
E
1
1
3
E
1
1
3
A
E
1
1
3
B
E
1
1
3
C
C
2
C
3
K K
C
5
0
6
5
T T
A
O
58
M-75  Aeronca
1/11/1944
Reworking of Rear Control Stick Attachment  Sign in to view                           X 
M-76  Aeronca
5/15/1947
Reinforce rear seat sliding lugs  Sign in to view                     X