N224L - 1945 Aeronca 7AC Aircraft Registration

CH7A

1945 AERONCA 7AC

Aircraft Description

N224L is a 1945 Aeronca 7AC, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Blissfield Flight Club INC in Blissfield, MI. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 9, 1955. The registration certificate was issued on August 16, 2001. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N224L is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A1F0D7 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N224L was last updated on April 14, 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 N224L. 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
1945
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
November 9, 1955
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 16, 2001

Registered Owner

Name
BLISSFIELD FLIGHT CLUB INC
Address
454 NORTH ST
City
BLISSFIELD
State / Zip Code
Michigan49228-1050
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)
50370327
Mode S Code (Hex)
A1F0D7

Additional Details

Registration
N224L
Serial Number
7AC-313
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
January 31, 2028
Last Action Date
April 14, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00061872

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC