N83650 - Aeronca 7AC Aircraft Registration

CH7A

AERONCA 7AC

Aircraft Description

N83650 is a Aeronca 7AC, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Keiser William B III in Ridgely, TN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 16, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on October 31, 2023. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N83650 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB71C4 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N83650 was last updated on October 31, 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 N83650. 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
May 16, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 31, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
KEISER WILLIAM B III
Address
3111 HEADDEN DR
City
RIDGELY
State / Zip Code
Tennessee38080
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)
52670704
Mode S Code (Hex)
AB71C4

Additional Details

Registration
N83650
Serial Number
7AC-2328
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
October 31, 2030
Last Action Date
October 31, 2023
Last Update Date
October 31, 2023
Unique ID
00693251

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC