N82501 - 1946 Aeronca S7AC Aircraft Registration

CH7A

1946 AERONCA S7AC

Aircraft Description

N82501 is a 1946 Aeronca S7AC, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Feaster Christopher D in Richmond, IN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 23, 1957. The registration certificate was issued on March 26, 2019. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N82501 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB45E0 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N82501 was last updated on July 21, 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 N82501. 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
S7AC
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 23, 1957
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 26, 2019

Registered Owner

Name
FEASTER CHRISTOPHER D
Address
1021 S 21ST ST
City
RICHMOND
State / Zip Code
Indiana47374-6532
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)
52642740
Mode S Code (Hex)
AB45E0

Additional Details

Registration
N82501
Serial Number
7AC-1138
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
March 31, 2029
Last Action Date
July 21, 2023
Last Update Date
July 21, 2023
Unique ID
00013631

Data Source

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

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