N81945 - 1946 Champion 7AC Aircraft Registration

1946 CHAMPION 7AC

Aircraft Description

N81945 is a 1946 Champion 7AC, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Goodenow William J in Kershaw, SC. The registration certificate was issued on November 30, 2017. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2027. The aircraft is configured with 2 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB2DCD (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N81945 was last updated on April 1, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

American Champion Aircraft, based in Rochester, Wisconsin, produces the Scout, Decathlon, and Citabria series of aerobatic and tailwheel aircraft. These fabric-covered aircraft continue a lineage dating back to the original Aeronca Champion. AviatorDB tracks 1,848 Champion aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the 7AC model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N81945. 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
CHAMPION
Model
7AC
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
Cruise Speed
90 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 30, 2017

Registered Owner

Name
GOODENOW WILLIAM J
Address
4538 HAZEL RD
City
KERSHAW
State / Zip Code
South Carolina29067-9018
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
52626715
Mode S Code (Hex)
AB2DCD

Additional Details

Registration
N81945
Serial Number
7AC570
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
November 30, 2027
Last Action Date
April 1, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00693194

Data Source

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

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