N84028 - Aeronca 7AC Aircraft Registration

CH7A

AERONCA 7AC

Aircraft Description

N84028 is a Aeronca 7AC, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Kranz Michael J in Castlewood, SD. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 4, 1957. The registration certificate was issued on May 25, 2024. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2031. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N84028 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB8298 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N84028 was last updated on May 25, 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 N84028. 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
February 4, 1957
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 25, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
KRANZ MICHAEL J
Address
46127 SD HIGHWAY 22
City
CASTLEWOOD
State / Zip Code
South Dakota57223-5325
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)
52701230
Mode S Code (Hex)
AB8298

Additional Details

Registration
N84028
Serial Number
7AC-2715
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
May 31, 2031
Last Action Date
May 25, 2024
Last Update Date
May 25, 2024
Unique ID
00353121

Data Source

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

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