N82609 - 1946 Aeronca 7DC Aircraft Registration

1946 AERONCA 7DC

Aircraft Description

N82609 is a 1946 Aeronca 7DC, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Screws Harlan D in Vernon, TX. The registration certificate was issued on May 13, 2016. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N82609 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB499F (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N82609 was last updated on August 4, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

Aeronca (Aeronautical Corporation of America) was an American aircraft manufacturer that produced iconic light aircraft from the 1920s through the 1950s. The Aeronca Champion and Champ remain popular vintage and tailwheel training aircraft. AviatorDB tracks 4,393 Aeronca aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the 7DC model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N82609. 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
7DC
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
May 13, 2016

Registered Owner

Name
SCREWS HARLAN D
Address
3003 SOUTH MAIN ST
City
VERNON
State / Zip Code
Texas76384-7221
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)
52644637
Mode S Code (Hex)
AB499F

Additional Details

Registration
N82609
Serial Number
7AC-1249
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
May 31, 2029
Last Action Date
August 4, 2023
Last Update Date
August 4, 2023
Unique ID
00318768

Data Source

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

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