N83HP - 1947 Aeronca 7AC-CONV Aircraft Registration

CH7A

1947 AERONCA 7AC-CONV

Aircraft Description

N83HP is a 1947 Aeronca 7AC-CONV, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Padisak Michael in Traverse City, MI. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 3, 1998. The registration certificate was issued on September 25, 2018. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor C85 SERIES engine producing 85 horsepower, N83HP is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB56BE (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N83HP was last updated on June 10, 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 N83HP. 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
1947
Manufacturer
AERONCA
Model
7AC-CONV
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
CH7A7AC Champion
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
December 3, 1998
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 25, 2018

Registered Owner

Name
PADISAK MICHAEL
Address
11428 SOUTH VIEW PL
City
TRAVERSE CITY
State / Zip Code
Michigan49686-9232
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
C85 SERIES
Horsepower
85 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52653276
Mode S Code (Hex)
AB56BE

Additional Details

Registration
N83HP
Serial Number
7BCM-172
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
September 30, 2028
Last Action Date
June 10, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00256211

Last Known Position

Date
November 16, 2024 (UTC 00:57:47)
Airport
Latitude
36.0396
Longitude
-95.984596

Data Source

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

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