N83298 - Aeronca 7AC Aircraft Registration

CH7A

AERONCA 7AC

Aircraft Description

N83298 is a Aeronca 7AC, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Registration Pending in San Diego, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 23, 1956. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C75 SERIES engine producing 75 horsepower, N83298 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB637C (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N83298 was last updated on May 17, 2025. 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 N83298. 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
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 23, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
19
Cert Issue Date

Registered Owner

Name
REGISTRATION PENDING
Address
4657 GESNER PL
City
SAN DIEGO
State / Zip Code
California92117-6743
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
A&C75 SERIES
Horsepower
75 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52661574
Mode S Code (Hex)
AB637C

Additional Details

Registration
N83298
Serial Number
7AC-1964
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
Last Action Date
May 17, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00453351

Data Source

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

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