1936 Aeronca LW NX14558 sn 1000, prototype for the "L"
60hp LeBlond
Photo from the collection of Ralph Kenyon, of Newtonville Massachusetts
According to Aerofiles this aircraft first flew with a 42hp Aeronca engine:
LA, LW 1935 (ATC 596) = 2pClwM; 70hp LeBlond 5DE; span: 36'0" length: 22'6" load: 644# v: 115/100/48 range: 500; ff: 11/x/35 (p: Fred Fluck). Giles Barton, Roger Schlemmer (L-series). About $2,750; POP: 13, includes prototype LW with 42hp Aeronca L-113 that was so underpowered it only made one short flight [NX14558].
Juptner's book list this aircraft as the only model LW, which was powered by a 60hp LeBlond. The other models are:
LA, powered by a 70hp LeBlond
LB, powered by a 85hp LeBlond
LC, powered by a 90hp Warner
