N84157 - Aeronca 7AC Aircraft Registration

CH7A

AERONCA 7AC

Aircraft Description

N84157 is a Aeronca 7AC, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Padisak Michael in Traverse City, MI. The registration certificate was issued on January 3, 2017. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2030. The aircraft is configured with 2 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB86B7 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N84157 was last updated on September 30, 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 N84157. 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
Classification
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 3, 2017

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
Mode S Code (Oct)
52703267
Mode S Code (Hex)
AB86B7

Additional Details

Registration
N84157
Serial Number
7AC-2843
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
January 31, 2030
Last Action Date
September 30, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00324138

Data Source

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

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