N81782 - 1945 Aeronca 7AC Aircraft Registration

CH7A

1945 AERONCA 7AC

Aircraft Description

N81782 is a 1945 Aeronca 7AC, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Camacho Hector F in Andover, KS. This aircraft holds a multiple airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 20, 1959. The registration certificate was issued on December 1, 2010. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor C90 SERIES engine producing 95 horsepower, N81782 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB26E8 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N81782 was last updated on September 22, 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 N81782. 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
May 20, 1959
Classification
Multiple 1 Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 1, 2010

Registered Owner

Name
CAMACHO HECTOR F
Address
1127 S ANDOVER RD
City
ANDOVER
State / Zip Code
Kansas67002-8801
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
C90 SERIES
Horsepower
95 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52623350
Mode S Code (Hex)
AB26E8

Additional Details

Registration
N81782
Serial Number
7AC-405
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
December 31, 2029
Last Action Date
September 22, 2023
Last Update Date
September 22, 2023
Unique ID
00800042

Data Source

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

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