N4711X - 1947 Aeronca 7DC Aircraft Registration

1947 AERONCA 7DC

Aircraft Description

N4711X is a 1947 Aeronca 7DC, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Kirby John D in San Diego, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 30, 1957. The registration certificate was issued on August 24, 2021. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor C85 SERIES engine producing 85 horsepower, N4711X is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A5C762 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N4711X was last updated on October 10, 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 7DC model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N4711X. 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
7DC
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
Cruise Speed
90 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
July 30, 1957
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 24, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
KIRBY JOHN D
Address
10755F SCRIPPS POWAY PKWY # 308
City
SAN DIEGO
State / Zip Code
California92131-3921
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
C85 SERIES
Horsepower
85 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51343542
Mode S Code (Hex)
A5C762

Additional Details

Registration
N4711X
Serial Number
7AC-7038
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
August 31, 2028
Last Action Date
October 10, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00840024

Data Source

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

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