N81867 - 1946 Aeronca 7AC Aircraft Registration

CH7A

1946 AERONCA 7AC

Aircraft Description

N81867 is a 1946 Aeronca 7AC, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Far North Aviation LLC in Fargo, ND. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 29, 1958. The registration certificate was issued on November 27, 2024. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2031. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N81867 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB2A5E (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N81867 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 46.9207, -96.8158 on March 3, 2025. The FAA registry record for N81867 was last updated on November 27, 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 N81867. 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
1946
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
April 29, 1958
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 27, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
FAR NORTH AVIATION LLC
Address
1361 4TH ST N
City
FARGO
State / Zip Code
North Dakota58102-2712
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)
52625136
Mode S Code (Hex)
AB2A5E

Additional Details

Registration
N81867
Serial Number
7AC-490
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
November 30, 2031
Last Action Date
November 27, 2024
Last Update Date
November 27, 2024
Unique ID
00330032

Last Known Position

Date
March 3, 2025 (UTC 01:03:51)
Airport
Latitude
46.9207
Longitude
-96.815804

Data Source

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

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