N3485E - 1947 Aeronca 7AC Aircraft Registration

CH7A

1947 AERONCA 7AC

Aircraft Description

N3485E is a 1947 Aeronca 7AC, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Huber Greg A in Medina, OH. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 13, 2006. The registration certificate was issued on September 4, 1997. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor A75-8 engine producing 75 horsepower, N3485E is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A3DE12 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N3485E was last updated on May 5, 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 N3485E. 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
1947
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
June 13, 2006
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 4, 1997

Registered Owner

Name
HUBER GREG A
Address
7441 SPIETH RD
City
MEDINA
State / Zip Code
Ohio44256-8958
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
A75-8
Horsepower
75 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50757022
Mode S Code (Hex)
A3DE12

Additional Details

Registration
N3485E
Serial Number
7AC-6867
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
April 30, 2028
Last Action Date
May 5, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00095188

Data Source

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

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