N81704 - 1945 Aeronca 7AC Aircraft Registration

CH7A

1945 AERONCA 7AC

Aircraft Description

N81704 is a 1945 Aeronca 7AC, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Anderson Mark A in Bates City, MO. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 28, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on September 10, 2015. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N81704 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB25D2 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N81704 was last updated on June 10, 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 N81704. 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
February 28, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 10, 2015

Registered Owner

Name
ANDERSON MARK A
Address
PO BOX 303
City
BATES CITY
State / Zip Code
Missouri64011-0303
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)
52622722
Mode S Code (Hex)
AB25D2

Additional Details

Registration
N81704
Serial Number
7AC-323
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
September 30, 2028
Last Action Date
June 10, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00250092

Data Source

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

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