N8233A - 1946 Aeronca 7AC Aircraft Registration

CH7A

1946 AERONCA 7AC

Aircraft Description

N8233A is a 1946 Aeronca 7AC, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Weiblen Glenn P in Castroville, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 29, 2006. The registration certificate was issued on June 13, 2002. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-200-A engine producing 100 horsepower, N8233A is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB3EC2 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N8233A was last updated on March 10, 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 N8233A. 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
March 29, 2006
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 13, 2002

Registered Owner

Name
WEIBLEN GLENN P
Address
2520 FM 471 N
City
CASTROVILLE
State / Zip Code
Texas78009-3400
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
0-200-A
Horsepower
100 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52637302
Mode S Code (Hex)
AB3EC2

Additional Details

Registration
N8233A
Serial Number
7AC-3022
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
August 31, 2027
Last Action Date
March 10, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00253776

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC