N82041 - 1946 Aeronca 7AC-CONV Aircraft Registration

CH7A

1946 AERONCA 7AC-CONV

Aircraft Description

N82041 is a 1946 Aeronca 7AC-CONV, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Minot Aero Center in Minot, ND. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 11, 2008. The registration certificate was issued on October 16, 2025. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2032. Powered by a Cont Motor C85-12 engine producing 85 horsepower, N82041 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB33D9 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N82041 was last updated on October 16, 2025. 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 N82041. 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-CONV
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
CH7A7AC Champion
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
August 11, 2008
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 16, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
MINOT AERO CENTER
Address
2216 N BROADWAY
City
MINOT
State / Zip Code
North Dakota58703-1011
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
C85-12
Horsepower
85 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52631731
Mode S Code (Hex)
AB33D9

NTSB Accident History (1)

Additional Details

Registration
N82041
Serial Number
7AC-667
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
October 31, 2032
Last Action Date
October 16, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00793731

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC