N35FT - 1946 Aeronca 7AC Aircraft Registration

CH7A

1946 AERONCA 7AC

Aircraft Description

N35FT is a 1946 Aeronca 7AC, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Glenn Larry W in Bunn, NC. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 2, 2017. The registration certificate was issued on January 12, 2022. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor A-65-8 engine producing 65 horsepower, N35FT is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A3E303 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N35FT was last updated on July 7, 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 N35FT. 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
November 2, 2017
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 12, 2022

Registered Owner

Name
GLENN LARRY W
Address
PO BOX 247
City
BUNN
State / Zip Code
North Carolina27508-0247
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
A-65-8
Horsepower
65 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50761403
Mode S Code (Hex)
A3E303

Additional Details

Registration
N35FT
Serial Number
7AC-1300
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
January 31, 2029
Last Action Date
July 7, 2023
Last Update Date
July 7, 2023
Unique ID
01230414

Data Source

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

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