N7637B - 1938 Aeronca KS Aircraft Registration

AERK

1938 AERONCA KS

Aircraft Description

N7637B is a 1938 Aeronca KS, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Sale Reported in New Carlisle, OH. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 18, 1964. Powered by a Lycoming 0-145B SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N7637B is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AA4FFC (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N7637B was last updated on September 27, 2025. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Aeronca K Scout, a modernized two-seat trainer that transformed light aviation in the late 1930s, first flew in 1937 as Aeronca's answer to new federal airworthiness standards. This high-wing, side-by-side monoplane featured steel tube braced wings and a fully enclosed cockpit, powered by a 40-45 horsepower Aeronca E-113C engine. Spanning production from 1937 to the early 1940s, the Scout measured over 20 feet in length and established the foundation for Aeronca's successful Chief family. The Aeronautical Corporation of America manufactured 357 examples at Lunken Airport in Cincinnati, Ohio. AviatorDB tracks 4,393 Aeronca aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is AERK.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N7637B. 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
1938
Manufacturer
AERONCA
Model
KS
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
AERKK Scout
Cruise Speed
71 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
August 18, 1964
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
17
Cert Issue Date

Registered Owner

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
211 W JACKSON ST
City
NEW CARLISLE
State / Zip Code
Ohio45344-1809
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-145B SERIES
Horsepower
65 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52447774
Mode S Code (Hex)
AA4FFC

Additional Details

Registration
N7637B
Serial Number
K318
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
Last Action Date
September 27, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00513297

Data Source

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

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