N84868 - 1958 Aeronca 7AC Aircraft Registration

CH7A

1958 AERONCA 7AC

Aircraft Description

N84868 is a 1958 Aeronca 7AC, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Ch Aerospace LLC in Manvel, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 12, 1958. The registration certificate was issued on June 4, 2024. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2031. Powered by a Cont Motor C90 SERIES engine producing 95 horsepower, N84868 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ABA0DC (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N84868 was last updated on May 10, 2025. 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 N84868. 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
1958
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
November 12, 1958
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 4, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
CH AEROSPACE LLC
Address
8802 BELCHER RD
City
MANVEL
State / Zip Code
Texas77578-3510
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
C90 SERIES
Horsepower
95 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52720334
Mode S Code (Hex)
ABA0DC

Additional Details

Registration
N84868
Serial Number
7AC-3587
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
June 30, 2031
Last Action Date
May 10, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00062861

Data Source

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

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