N1985E - 1946 Aeronca 7AC Aircraft Registration

CH7A

1946 AERONCA 7AC

Aircraft Description

N1985E is a 1946 Aeronca 7AC, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Champion Expro LLC in Middlefield, CT. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 22, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on August 19, 2004. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N1985E is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A188EF (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N1985E was last updated on November 20, 2025. 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 N1985E. 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
March 22, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 19, 2004

Registered Owner

Name
CHAMPION EXPRO LLC
Address
50 HARVEST WOOD RD
City
MIDDLEFIELD
State / Zip Code
Connecticut06455
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)
50304357
Mode S Code (Hex)
A188EF

Additional Details

Registration
N1985E
Serial Number
7AC-5552
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
January 31, 2028
Last Action Date
November 20, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00153090

Data Source

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

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