N83318 - 1946 Champion 7AC Aircraft Registration

1946 CHAMPION 7AC

Aircraft Description

N83318 is a 1946 Champion 7AC, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Miller Richard E in Philip, SD. This aircraft holds a multiple airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 12, 1958. The registration certificate was issued on September 20, 2021. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N83318 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB661B (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N83318 was last updated on June 10, 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 N83318. 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
May 12, 1958
Classification
Multiple 1 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 20, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
MILLER RICHARD E
Address
PO BOX 973
City
PHILIP
State / Zip Code
South Dakota57567-0973
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)
52663033
Mode S Code (Hex)
AB661B

Additional Details

Registration
N83318
Serial Number
7AC-1985
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
September 30, 2028
Last Action Date
June 10, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00183351

Data Source

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

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