N3997 - 1947 Aeronca 7BCM Aircraft Registration

A270

1947 AERONCA 7BCM

Aircraft Description

N3997 is a 1947 Aeronca 7BCM, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Shippers Michael S in Williamson, NY. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 29, 2015. The registration certificate was issued on June 3, 2019. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor C85-12F engine producing 85 horsepower, N3997 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A4A785 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N3997 was last updated on August 11, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

Aeronca (Aeronautical Corporation of America) was an American aircraft manufacturer that produced iconic light aircraft from the 1920s through the 1950s. The Aeronca Champion and Champ remain popular vintage and tailwheel training aircraft. AviatorDB tracks 4,393 Aeronca aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the 7BCM model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N3997. 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
7BCM
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
A270Ae-270 Propjet
Cruise Speed
90 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
October 29, 2015
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 3, 2019

Registered Owner

Name
SHIPPERS MICHAEL S
Address
6471 PRATT RD
City
WILLIAMSON
State / Zip Code
New York14589-9719
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
C85-12F
Horsepower
85 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51123605
Mode S Code (Hex)
A4A785

Additional Details

Registration
N3997
Serial Number
7AC-7052
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
June 30, 2029
Last Action Date
August 11, 2023
Last Update Date
August 11, 2023
Unique ID
01136461

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC