N81724 - 1945 Aeronca 7AC Aircraft Registration

CH7A

1945 AERONCA 7AC

Aircraft Description

N81724 is a 1945 Aeronca 7AC, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Spee James in Redlands, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 2, 1960. The registration certificate was issued on February 8, 2023. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor C85 SERIES engine producing 85 horsepower, N81724 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB2618 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N81724 was last updated on February 8, 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 N81724. 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
September 2, 1960
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 8, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
SPEE JAMES
Address
1539 HENRIETTA ST
City
REDLANDS
State / Zip Code
California92373-7059
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)
52623030
Mode S Code (Hex)
AB2618

Additional Details

Registration
N81724
Serial Number
7AC-343
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
February 28, 2030
Last Action Date
February 8, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00390072

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC