N81649 - 1945 Champion 7AC Aircraft Registration

1945 CHAMPION 7AC

Aircraft Description

N81649 is a 1945 Champion 7AC, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Zulu's Hangar LLC in Zionsville, IN. The registration certificate was issued on June 17, 2025. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2032. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N81649 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB22AC (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N81649 was last updated on June 17, 2025. 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 7AC model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N81649. 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
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
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 17, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
ZULU'S HANGAR LLC
Address
6601 REGENTS PARK DR
City
ZIONSVILLE
State / Zip Code
Indiana46077-7302
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)
52621254
Mode S Code (Hex)
AB22AC

Additional Details

Registration
N81649
Serial Number
7AC-268
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
June 30, 2032
Last Action Date
June 17, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00314688

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC