N3390R - 1946 Aeronca 7AC Aircraft Registration

CH7A

1946 AERONCA 7AC

Aircraft Description

N3390R is a 1946 Aeronca 7AC, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Nuckles Charles A Jr in Suffolk, VA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 20, 2017. The registration certificate was issued on February 20, 2026. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2033. Powered by a Cont Motor A75-8F engine producing 75 horsepower, N3390R is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A3B9A6 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N3390R was last updated on February 20, 2026. 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 N3390R. 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
July 20, 2017
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 20, 2026

Registered Owner

Name
NUCKLES CHARLES A JR
Address
1591 CHERRY GROVE RD
City
SUFFOLK
State / Zip Code
Virginia23438-9639
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
A75-8F
Horsepower
75 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50734646
Mode S Code (Hex)
A3B9A6

Additional Details

Registration
N3390R
Serial Number
7AC-1700
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
February 28, 2033
Last Action Date
February 20, 2026
Last Update Date
July 1, 2023
Unique ID
01180107

Data Source

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

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