N6430D - 1947 Aeronca 7AC Aircraft Registration

CH7A

1947 AERONCA 7AC

Aircraft Description

N6430D is a 1947 Aeronca 7AC, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Hartley Roger Lee in Bridgeport, WV. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 17, 1958. The registration certificate was issued on September 30, 1992. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C75 SERIES engine producing 75 horsepower, N6430D is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A872BC (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N6430D was last updated on May 12, 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 N6430D. 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
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
November 17, 1958
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 30, 1992

Registered Owner

Name
HARTLEY ROGER LEE
Address
94 AIRPORT RD
City
BRIDGEPORT
State / Zip Code
West Virginia26330-8013
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
A&C75 SERIES
Horsepower
75 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52071274
Mode S Code (Hex)
A872BC

Additional Details

Registration
N6430D
Serial Number
7AC-47986
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
May 31, 2028
Last Action Date
May 12, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00322296

Data Source

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

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