C-FNGS - 1946 Aeronca 7ACX Aircraft Registration

CH7A

1946 Aeronca 7ACX

Aircraft Description

C-FNGS is a 1946 Aeronca 7ACX, a single-engine aircraft registered to Colton Schwartzentruber in Petersburg, Ontario. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is C02303 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Aeronca 7AC Champion was a post-war general aviation trainer that successfully challenged the Piper Cub's dominance in flight training. First flown in 1944, it was a high-wing, single-engine taildragger with tandem seating for two occupants and fabric-covered metal tube construction. Powered by a 65-horsepower Continental A-65-8 engine, the Champion featured improved forward visibility with the pilot positioned in the front seat. Manufactured by Aeronca Aircraft in Middletown, Ohio, approximately 7,200 units were produced between 1945 and 1948. AviatorDB tracks 4,393 Aeronca aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is CH7A.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving C-FNGS. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.

Model Year
1946
Manufacturer
Aeronca
Model
7ACX
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
CH7A7AC Champion
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Type Registration
Unknown
Status
Cert Issue Date

Registered Owner

Name
Colton Schwartzentruber
Address
1785 Witmer RD
City
Petersburg
State / Zip Code
OntarioN0B2H0
Country
Canada

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
Mode S Code (Hex)
C02303

Additional Details

Registration
C-FNGS
Serial Number
7AC 4023X
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
Expiration Date
Last Action Date
Last Update Date
January 24, 2026
Unique ID

Data Source

Data provided by Transport Canada. Contact the agency directly for more information.

Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC