N83605 - 1946 Aeronca 7AC Aircraft Registration

CH7A

1946 AERONCA 7AC

Aircraft Description

N83605 is a 1946 Aeronca 7AC, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Garrison Gary D in West Salem, IL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 11, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on May 5, 2016. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C75 SERIES engine producing 75 horsepower, N83605 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB711A (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N83605 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 34.8614, -86.5575 on August 7, 2024. The FAA registry record for N83605 was last updated on August 4, 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 N83605. 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
January 11, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 5, 2016

Registered Owner

Name
GARRISON GARY D
Address
1933 COUNTY ROAD 700 E
City
WEST SALEM
State / Zip Code
Illinois62476-4817
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)
52670432
Mode S Code (Hex)
AB711A

Additional Details

Registration
N83605
Serial Number
7AC-2281
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
May 31, 2029
Last Action Date
August 4, 2023
Last Update Date
August 4, 2023
Unique ID
00203261

Last Known Position

Date
August 7, 2024 (UTC 15:48:19)
Airport
Latitude
34.861401
Longitude
-86.557503

Data Source

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

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