N83823 - 1946 Aeronca 7AC Aircraft Registration

CH7A

1946 AERONCA 7AC

Aircraft Description

N83823 is a 1946 Aeronca 7AC, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Thompson Chase M in Carthage, MO. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 26, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on February 20, 2025. The registration is set to expire on February 29, 2032. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N83823 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB78CC (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N83823 was last updated on February 21, 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 N83823. 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 26, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 20, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
THOMPSON CHASE M
Address
7122 COUNTY ROAD 105
City
CARTHAGE
State / Zip Code
Missouri64836-2423
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)
52674314
Mode S Code (Hex)
AB78CC

Additional Details

Registration
N83823
Serial Number
7AC-2503
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
February 29, 2032
Last Action Date
February 21, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00663211

Data Source

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

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