N3716E - 1947 Aeronca 7AC Aircraft Registration

CH7A

1947 AERONCA 7AC

Aircraft Description

N3716E is a 1947 Aeronca 7AC, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Magneto Flyers LLC in Alexandria, OH. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 27, 2006. The registration certificate was issued on December 31, 2022. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor A-65-8F engine producing 65 horsepower, N3716E is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A43AB1 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N3716E was last updated on September 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 N3716E. 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
July 27, 2006
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 31, 2022

Registered Owner

Name
MAGNETO FLYERS LLC
Address
5311 LOBDELL RD
City
ALEXANDRIA
State / Zip Code
Ohio43001-8741
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
A-65-8F
Horsepower
65 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51035261
Mode S Code (Hex)
A43AB1

Additional Details

Registration
N3716E
Serial Number
7AC-7001
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
December 31, 2029
Last Action Date
September 22, 2023
Last Update Date
September 22, 2023
Unique ID
00873433

Data Source

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

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