N1520E - 1946 Champion 7AC Aircraft Registration

1946 CHAMPION 7AC

Aircraft Description

N1520E is a 1946 Champion 7AC, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Pethel Gregory L in Concord, NC. The registration certificate was issued on February 28, 1988. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C75 SERIES engine producing 75 horsepower, N1520E is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A0D3FA (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N1520E was last updated on August 25, 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 N1520E. 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
Classification
Restricted 1 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 28, 1988

Registered Owner

Name
PETHEL GREGORY L
Address
1025 RIDING TRAIL LN
City
CONCORD
State / Zip Code
North Carolina28027-7716
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)
50151772
Mode S Code (Hex)
A0D3FA

Additional Details

Registration
N1520E
Serial Number
7AC-5083
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
August 31, 2029
Last Action Date
August 25, 2023
Last Update Date
August 25, 2023
Unique ID
00170860

Data Source

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

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