N391PD - 1946 Aeronca 7AC Aircraft Registration

CH7A

1946 AERONCA 7AC

Aircraft Description

N391PD is a 1946 Aeronca 7AC, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Marteney Donald L in Sarasota, FL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 29, 2012. The registration certificate was issued on July 30, 2009. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor O-200A engine producing 100 horsepower, N391PD is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A487C9 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N391PD was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 27.2159, -81.9011 on February 10, 2026. The FAA registry record for N391PD was last updated on April 1, 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 N391PD. 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
October 29, 2012
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 30, 2009

Registered Owner

Name
MARTENEY DONALD L
Address
3776 HIDDEN RIVER RD
City
SARASOTA
State / Zip Code
Florida34240-8867
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
O-200A
Horsepower
100 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51103711
Mode S Code (Hex)
A487C9

Additional Details

Registration
N391PD
Serial Number
7AC-5891
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
November 30, 2027
Last Action Date
April 1, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00415352

Last Known Position

Date
February 10, 2026 (UTC 15:40:52)
Airport
Latitude
27.215928
Longitude
-81.901122

Data Source

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

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