N243K - 1946 Aeronca 7AC Aircraft Registration

CH7A

1946 AERONCA 7AC

Aircraft Description

N243K is a 1946 Aeronca 7AC, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Jeffryes Richard B in Creswell, OR. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 8, 1991. The registration certificate was issued on May 9, 2007. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming 0-235 SERIES engine producing 115 horsepower, N243K is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A23C05 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N243K was last updated on January 22, 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 N243K. 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
May 8, 1991
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 9, 2007

Registered Owner

Name
JEFFRYES RICHARD B
Address
PO BOX 148
City
CRESWELL
State / Zip Code
Oregon97426-0148
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-235 SERIES
Horsepower
115 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50436005
Mode S Code (Hex)
A23C05

Additional Details

Registration
N243K
Serial Number
7AC 2710
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
April 30, 2027
Last Action Date
January 22, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00445401

Data Source

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

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