N83936 - 1946 Aeronca 7AC Aircraft Registration

CH7A

1946 AERONCA 7AC

Aircraft Description

N83936 is a 1946 Aeronca 7AC, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Adams James R in Prescott, AZ. The registration certificate was issued on July 26, 2024. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2031. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N83936 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB7CA9 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N83936 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 34.6535, -112.4199 on July 27, 2025. The FAA registry record for N83936 was last updated on July 26, 2024. 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 N83936. 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
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 26, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
ADAMS JAMES R
Address
8 PERKINS DR
City
PRESCOTT
State / Zip Code
Arizona86301-8458
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)
52676251
Mode S Code (Hex)
AB7CA9

Additional Details

Registration
N83936
Serial Number
7AC-2618
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
July 31, 2031
Last Action Date
July 26, 2024
Last Update Date
July 26, 2024
Unique ID
00393191

Last Known Position

Date
July 27, 2025 (UTC 14:24:15)
Airport
Latitude
34.653502
Longitude
-112.419883

Data Source

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

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