N1227E - 1946 Champion 7AC Aircraft Registration

1946 CHAMPION 7AC

Aircraft Description

N1227E is a 1946 Champion 7AC, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Decker Scot O in Peoria, IL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 22, 1958. The registration certificate was issued on March 19, 2018. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C75 SERIES engine producing 75 horsepower, N1227E is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A05E72 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N1227E was last updated on April 28, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

American Champion Aircraft, based in Rochester, Wisconsin, produces the Scout, Decathlon, and Citabria series of aerobatic and tailwheel aircraft. These fabric-covered aircraft continue a lineage dating back to the original Aeronca Champion. AviatorDB tracks 1,848 Champion aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the 7AC model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N1227E. 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
CHAMPION
Model
7AC
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
Cruise Speed
90 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
August 22, 1958
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Sale reported
Cert Issue Date

Registered Owner

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
614 MARKET ST NE
City
NAVARRE
State / Zip Code
Ohio44662-8567
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
A&C75 SERIES
Horsepower
75 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50057162
Mode S Code (Hex)
A05E72

Additional Details

Registration
N1227E
Serial Number
7AC-4785
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
Last Action Date
April 1, 2026
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00421141

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-07-01 01:32:20 UTC