N1348E - 1946 Aeronca 7AC Aircraft Registration

CH7A

1946 AERONCA 7AC

Aircraft Description

N1348E is a 1946 Aeronca 7AC, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Harper Joseph in Cecilia, KY. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 20, 1957. The registration certificate was issued on June 30, 2023. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N1348E is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A08D82 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N1348E was last updated on June 30, 2023. 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 N1348E. 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
7AC
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
CH7A7AC Champion
Cruise Speed
90 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
February 20, 1957
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 30, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
HARPER JOSEPH
Address
103 WELLESLY CT
City
CECILIA
State / Zip Code
Kentucky42724-8805
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
A&C65 SERIES
Horsepower
65 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50106602
Mode S Code (Hex)
A08D82

Additional Details

Registration
N1348E
Serial Number
7AC-4909
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
June 30, 2030
Last Action Date
June 30, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00491430

Data Source

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

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