N82447 - 1946 Aeronca 7AC Aircraft Registration

CH7A

1946 AERONCA 7AC

Aircraft Description

N82447 is a 1946 Aeronca 7AC, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Erbey Jacob G in Hudson, WI. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 14, 1955. The registration certificate was issued on December 12, 2023. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N82447 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB42BB (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N82447 was last updated on December 12, 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 N82447. 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
October 14, 1955
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 12, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
ERBEY JACOB G
Address
491 BLUEBIRD DR N
City
HUDSON
State / Zip Code
Wisconsin54016-6821
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)
52641273
Mode S Code (Hex)
AB42BB

Additional Details

Registration
N82447
Serial Number
7AC-1080
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
December 31, 2030
Last Action Date
December 12, 2023
Last Update Date
December 12, 2023
Unique ID
00603631

Data Source

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

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