N1724E - 1946 Aeronca 7AC Aircraft Registration

CH7A

1946 AERONCA 7AC

Aircraft Description

N1724E is a 1946 Aeronca 7AC, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Morgan John T in Fort Payne, AL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 18, 1958. The registration certificate was issued on August 14, 1992. The registration is set to expire on February 29, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N1724E is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A12384 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N1724E was last updated on April 21, 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 N1724E. 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
August 18, 1958
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 14, 1992

Registered Owner

Name
MORGAN JOHN T
Address
2002 COUNTY ROAD 121
City
FORT PAYNE
State / Zip Code
Alabama35968-5461
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)
50221604
Mode S Code (Hex)
A12384

Additional Details

Registration
N1724E
Serial Number
7AC-5290
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
February 29, 2028
Last Action Date
April 21, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00932350

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC