N81600 - Aeronca 7AC Aircraft Registration

CH7A

AERONCA 7AC

Aircraft Description

N81600 is a Aeronca 7AC, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Rybicki Joseph in Hayesville, NC. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 3, 1952. The registration certificate was issued on November 16, 2015. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor C85 SERIES engine producing 85 horsepower, N81600 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB2217 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N81600 was last updated on June 23, 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 N81600. 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
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
June 3, 1952
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 16, 2015

Registered Owner

Name
RYBICKI JOSEPH
Address
125 DONIE TRL
City
HAYESVILLE
State / Zip Code
North Carolina28904-8700
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
C85 SERIES
Horsepower
85 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52621027
Mode S Code (Hex)
AB2217

Additional Details

Registration
N81600
Serial Number
7AC-219
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
November 30, 2028
Last Action Date
June 23, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00640132

Data Source

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

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