N83981 - Aeronca 7AC Aircraft Registration

CH7A

AERONCA 7AC

Aircraft Description

N83981 is a Aeronca 7AC, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to H J Champion LLC in New Windsor, NY. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 5, 1955. The registration certificate was issued on November 27, 2017. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N83981 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB7D53 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N83981 was last updated on April 1, 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 N83981. 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
October 5, 1955
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 27, 2017

Registered Owner

Name
H J CHAMPION LLC
Address
C/O KAVE
815 BLOOMING GROVE TPKE STE 12
City
NEW WINDSOR
State / Zip Code
New York12553-8135
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)
52676523
Mode S Code (Hex)
AB7D53

Additional Details

Registration
N83981
Serial Number
7AC2667
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
November 30, 2027
Last Action Date
April 1, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00523161

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC