N1116 - 1947 Aeronca 7DC Aircraft Registration

A270

1947 AERONCA 7DC

Aircraft Description

N1116 is a 1947 Aeronca 7DC, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Lauer Michael J in Kerrville, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 13, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on March 20, 2025. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2032. Powered by a Cont Motor C85 SERIES engine producing 85 horsepower, N1116 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A03314 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N1116 was last updated on March 20, 2025. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

Aeronca (Aeronautical Corporation of America) was an American aircraft manufacturer that produced iconic light aircraft from the 1920s through the 1950s. The Aeronca Champion and Champ remain popular vintage and tailwheel training aircraft. AviatorDB tracks 4,393 Aeronca aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the 7DC model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N1116. 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
1947
Manufacturer
AERONCA
Model
7DC
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
A270Ae-270 Propjet
Cruise Speed
90 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
July 13, 1956
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 20, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
LAUER MICHAEL J
Address
6793 BRADEN CIR
City
KERRVILLE
State / Zip Code
Texas78028-8002
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
C85 SERIES
Horsepower
85 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50031424
Mode S Code (Hex)
A03314

Additional Details

Registration
N1116
Serial Number
7BCM-282
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
March 31, 2032
Last Action Date
March 20, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00671080

Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

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