N42272 - Aeronca 7AC Aircraft Registration

CH7A

AERONCA 7AC

Aircraft Description

N42272 is a Aeronca 7AC, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Langford Taylor C in York, SC. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 27, 1976. The registration certificate was issued on October 21, 2021. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2028. Powered by a Ama/expr UNKNOWN ENG engine, N42272 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A50675 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N42272 was last updated on June 16, 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 N42272. 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
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
April 27, 1976
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 21, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
LANGFORD TAYLOR C
Address
PO BOX 683
City
YORK
State / Zip Code
South Carolina29745-0683
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
AMA/EXPR
Engine Model
UNKNOWN ENG
Mode S Code (Oct)
51203165
Mode S Code (Hex)
A50675

Additional Details

Registration
N42272
Serial Number
7AC-2004
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
October 31, 2028
Last Action Date
June 16, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00424972

Data Source

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

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