N81757 - 1945 Aeronca 7AC Aircraft Registration

CH7A

1945 AERONCA 7AC

Aircraft Description

N81757 is a 1945 Aeronca 7AC, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Culver Robert J in Frankston, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 20, 1957. The registration certificate was issued on October 27, 2020. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C75 SERIES engine producing 75 horsepower, N81757 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB2684 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N81757 was last updated on July 3, 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 N81757. 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
June 20, 1957
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 27, 2020

Registered Owner

Name
CULVER ROBERT J
Address
11619 LAZY 8 TRL
City
FRANKSTON
State / Zip Code
Texas75763
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
A&C75 SERIES
Horsepower
75 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52623204
Mode S Code (Hex)
AB2684

Additional Details

Registration
N81757
Serial Number
7AC-378
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
October 31, 2027
Last Action Date
July 3, 2024
Last Update Date
July 3, 2024
Unique ID
00110062

Data Source

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

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