N1579E - 1946 Aeronca 7BCM/CONV Aircraft Registration

A270

1946 AERONCA 7BCM/CONV

Aircraft Description

N1579E is a 1946 Aeronca 7BCM/CONV, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Smith Franklin R Jr in Rock Hill, SC. The registration certificate was issued on February 7, 2026. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2033. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N1579E is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A0E7C8 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N1579E was last updated on February 7, 2026. 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 7BCM/CONV model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N1579E. 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
7BCM/CONV
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
A270Ae-270 Propjet
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 7, 2026

Registered Owner

Name
SMITH FRANKLIN R JR
Address
809 ANGELS PEAK DR
City
ROCK HILL
State / Zip Code
South Carolina29732-2855
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)
50163710
Mode S Code (Hex)
A0E7C8

Additional Details

Registration
N1579E
Serial Number
7AC-5145
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
February 28, 2033
Last Action Date
February 7, 2026
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00018828

Data Source

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

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