N4430E - 1948 Aeronca 7AC Aircraft Registration

CH7A

1948 AERONCA 7AC

Aircraft Description

N4430E is a 1948 Aeronca 7AC, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Labby Carolina S in Livermore, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 7, 1960. The registration certificate was issued on January 14, 2014. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N4430E is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A5581F (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N4430E was last updated on September 30, 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 N4430E. 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
1948
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
January 7, 1960
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 14, 2014

Registered Owner

Name
LABBY CAROLINA S
Address
333 W JACK LONDON BLVD STE 164
City
LIVERMORE
State / Zip Code
California94551-7650
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
A&C65 SERIES
Horsepower
65 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51254037
Mode S Code (Hex)
A5581F

Additional Details

Registration
N4430E
Serial Number
7AC-7191
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
January 31, 2030
Last Action Date
September 30, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00252454

Data Source

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

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