N83406 - 1946 Champion 7AC Aircraft Registration

1946 CHAMPION 7AC

Aircraft Description

N83406 is a 1946 Champion 7AC, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Lee Justin W in Maud, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 14, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on December 4, 2023. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N83406 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB69AD (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N83406 was last updated on December 4, 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 N83406. 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
January 14, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 18, 2026

Registered Owner

Name
EPPS EDWARD A
Address
7109 SHADOW BRK
City
TEXARKANA
State / Zip Code
Texas75503-5436
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)
52664655
Mode S Code (Hex)
AB69AD

Additional Details

Registration
N83406
Serial Number
7AC-2074
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
June 30, 2033
Last Action Date
June 18, 2026
Last Update Date
December 4, 2023
Unique ID
00471026

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-07-01 01:32:20 UTC