N72468 - 1976 Aeronca 7AC Aircraft Registration

CH7A

1976 AERONCA 7AC

Aircraft Description

N72468 is a 1976 Aeronca 7AC, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Potters Aviation LLC in Haskell, OK. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 22, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on December 2, 2025. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2032. The aircraft is configured with 2 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A9B5B3 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N72468 was last updated on December 2, 2025. 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 N72468. 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
1976
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
May 22, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 27, 2026

Registered Owner

Name
GRIEVE DAVID C
Address
3064 AVIATOR LN
City
MOUNTAIN GROVE
State / Zip Code
Missouri65711-1428
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
52332663
Mode S Code (Hex)
A9B5B3

Additional Details

Registration
N72468
Serial Number
7AC-5450
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
April 30, 2033
Last Action Date
April 27, 2026
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00291497

Data Source

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

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