N81583 - 1945 Champion Aeronca 7AC Aircraft Registration

1945 CHAMPION AERONCA 7AC

Aircraft Description

N81583 is a 1945 Champion AERONCA 7AC, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Harris Terry in Manchester, MI. The registration certificate was issued on September 15, 2006. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N81583 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB1F7B (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N81583 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.

American Champion Aircraft, based in Rochester, Wisconsin, produces the Scout, Decathlon, and Citabria series of aerobatic and tailwheel aircraft. These fabric-covered aircraft continue a lineage dating back to the original Aeronca Champion. AviatorDB tracks 1,848 Champion aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the AERONCA 7AC model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N81583. 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
CHAMPION
Model
AERONCA 7AC
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
Cruise Speed
90 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 15, 2006

Registered Owner

Name
HARRIS TERRY
Address
718 GRANGER ST
City
MANCHESTER
State / Zip Code
Michigan48158-9561
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)
52617573
Mode S Code (Hex)
AB1F7B

Additional Details

Registration
N81583
Serial Number
7AC-202
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
00680122

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC