N81482 - 1945 Aeronca 7AC Aircraft Registration

CH7A

1945 AERONCA 7AC

Aircraft Description

N81482 is a 1945 Aeronca 7AC, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Copaair Maintenance Services INC in Indiantown, FL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 31, 1955. The registration certificate was issued on August 14, 2015. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N81482 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB1BC3 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N81482 was last updated on June 3, 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 N81482. 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
1945
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
October 31, 1955
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 14, 2015

Registered Owner

Name
COPAAIR MAINTENANCE SERVICES INC
Address
20590 SW CITRUS BLVD
City
INDIANTOWN
State / Zip Code
Florida34956-3296
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)
52615703
Mode S Code (Hex)
AB1BC3

Additional Details

Registration
N81482
Serial Number
7AC100
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
August 31, 2028
Last Action Date
June 3, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00070162

Data Source

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

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