N83002 - 1946 Aeronca 7AC Aircraft Registration

CH7A

1946 AERONCA 7AC

Aircraft Description

N83002 is a 1946 Aeronca 7AC, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Gunkelman Donald K in Valley City, OH. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 23, 1959. The registration certificate was issued on October 19, 2012. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N83002 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB5ACD (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N83002 was last updated on June 16, 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 N83002. 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
April 23, 1959
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 19, 2012

Registered Owner

Name
GUNKELMAN DONALD K
Address
6330 CENTER RD
City
VALLEY CITY
State / Zip Code
Ohio44280-9709
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)
52655315
Mode S Code (Hex)
AB5ACD

Additional Details

Registration
N83002
Serial Number
7AC-1654
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
October 31, 2028
Last Action Date
June 16, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00893471

Data Source

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

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