N7678E - 1946 Aeronca 7AC Aircraft Registration

CH7A

1946 AERONCA 7AC

Aircraft Description

N7678E is a 1946 Aeronca 7AC, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Terry Michael R Trustee in Bullhead City, AZ. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 26, 1980. The registration certificate was issued on March 27, 2018. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N7678E is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AA5EFE (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N7678E was last updated on April 28, 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 N7678E. 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
1946
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
August 26, 1980
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 27, 2018

Registered Owner

Name
TERRY MICHAEL R TRUSTEE
Address
2805 ESMERELDA DR
City
BULLHEAD CITY
State / Zip Code
Arizona86429-1103
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)
52457376
Mode S Code (Hex)
AA5EFE

Additional Details

Registration
N7678E
Serial Number
7AC-3393
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
March 31, 2028
Last Action Date
April 28, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00820837

Data Source

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

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