N81613 - Aeronca 7AC Aircraft Registration

CH7A

AERONCA 7AC

Aircraft Description

N81613 is a Aeronca 7AC, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Brown Casey in Lowell, MI. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 14, 1955. The registration certificate was issued on August 27, 2024. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2031. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N81613 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB223D (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N81613 was last updated on August 27, 2024. 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 N81613. 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
October 14, 1955
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 27, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
BROWN CASEY
Address
13462 CRESTWOOD DR
City
LOWELL
State / Zip Code
Michigan49331-1110
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)
52621075
Mode S Code (Hex)
AB223D

Additional Details

Registration
N81613
Serial Number
7AC-234
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
August 31, 2031
Last Action Date
August 27, 2024
Last Update Date
August 27, 2024
Unique ID
00530102

Data Source

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

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