N83639 - 1946 Aeronca 7AC Aircraft Registration

CH7A

1946 AERONCA 7AC

Aircraft Description

N83639 is a 1946 Aeronca 7AC, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Payne Jan T in Glenwood, MN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 16, 1998. The registration certificate was issued on October 25, 2025. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2032. Powered by a Cont Motor C90 SERIES engine producing 95 horsepower, N83639 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB7187 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N83639 was last updated on October 25, 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 N83639. 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
September 16, 1998
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 25, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
PAYNE JAN T
Address
25749 SILVER BEACH RD
City
GLENWOOD
State / Zip Code
Minnesota56334-3318
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
C90 SERIES
Horsepower
95 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52670607
Mode S Code (Hex)
AB7187

Additional Details

Registration
N83639
Serial Number
7AC-2317
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
October 31, 2032
Last Action Date
October 25, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00783281

Data Source

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

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