N82987 - 1946 Aeronca 7AC Aircraft Registration

CH7A

1946 AERONCA 7AC

Aircraft Description

N82987 is a 1946 Aeronca 7AC, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered in the United States. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 21, 1957. The registration certificate was issued on August 10, 2023. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N82987 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB55DA (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N82987 was last updated on August 10, 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 N82987. 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
February 21, 1957
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 10, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
WEBB JEFFREY J
Address
180 PARKVIEW DR
City
FAIR PLAY
State / Zip Code
South Carolina29643-2344
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)
52652732
Mode S Code (Hex)
AB55DA

Additional Details

Registration
N82987
Serial Number
7AC-1639
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
August 31, 2030
Last Action Date
August 10, 2023
Last Update Date
August 10, 2023
Unique ID
00843501

Data Source

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

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