N82799 - 1946 Champion 7AC Aircraft Registration

1946 CHAMPION 7AC

Aircraft Description

N82799 is a 1946 Champion 7AC, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Sheriff Christopher J in Dubuque, IA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 7, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on June 18, 2003. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N82799 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB4E91 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N82799 was last updated on August 8, 2025. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

American Champion Aircraft, based in Rochester, Wisconsin, produces the Scout, Decathlon, and Citabria series of aerobatic and tailwheel aircraft. These fabric-covered aircraft continue a lineage dating back to the original Aeronca Champion. AviatorDB tracks 1,848 Champion aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the 7AC model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N82799. 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
CHAMPION
Model
7AC
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
Cruise Speed
90 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
February 7, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 18, 2003

Registered Owner

Name
SHERIFF CHRISTOPHER J
Address
14365 KEEGAN CT
City
DUBUQUE
State / Zip Code
Iowa52002-1203
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)
52647221
Mode S Code (Hex)
AB4E91

Additional Details

Registration
N82799
Serial Number
7AC-1446
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
July 31, 2027
Last Action Date
August 8, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00643531

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-07-01 01:32:20 UTC