N82870 - Champion 7AC Aircraft Registration

CHAMPION 7AC

Aircraft Description

N82870 is a Champion 7AC, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Martell William T in Lander, WY. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 26, 1960. The registration certificate was issued on July 27, 2021. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N82870 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB51F9 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N82870 was last updated on May 26, 2023. 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 N82870. 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
Manufacturer
CHAMPION
Model
7AC
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
Cruise Speed
90 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
January 26, 1960
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 27, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
MARTELL WILLIAM T
Address
384 DILLON DR
City
LANDER
State / Zip Code
Wyoming82520-2912
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)
52650771
Mode S Code (Hex)
AB51F9

Additional Details

Registration
N82870
Serial Number
7AC-1520
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
July 31, 2028
Last Action Date
May 26, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00233491

Data Source

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

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