N83587 - Aeronca 7AC Aircraft Registration

CH7A

AERONCA 7AC

Aircraft Description

N83587 is a Aeronca 7AC, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Porter Flying Service LLC in Missoula, MT. The registration certificate was issued on September 17, 2025. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2032. The aircraft is configured with 2 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB6E7D (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N83587 was last updated on September 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 N83587. 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
Classification
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 17, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
PORTER FLYING SERVICE LLC
Address
725 SW HIGGINS AVE STE C
City
MISSOULA
State / Zip Code
Montana59803-1420
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
52667175
Mode S Code (Hex)
AB6E7D

Additional Details

Registration
N83587
Serial Number
7AC-2263
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
September 30, 2032
Last Action Date
September 17, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00883271

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC