N84938 - 1947 Aeronca 7AC Aircraft Registration

CH7A

1947 AERONCA 7AC

Aircraft Description

N84938 is a 1947 Aeronca 7AC, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Shearer Don E in Madrid, IA. This aircraft holds a multiple airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 14, 1974. The registration certificate was issued on July 6, 2017. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming 0-235 SERIES engine producing 115 horsepower, N84938 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ABA42A (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N84938 was last updated on March 4, 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 N84938. 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
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
CH7A7AC Champion
Cruise Speed
90 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
June 14, 1974
Classification
Multiple 1 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 6, 2017

Registered Owner

Name
SHEARER DON E
Address
1658 280TH ST
City
MADRID
State / Zip Code
Iowa50156-7530
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-235 SERIES
Horsepower
115 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52722052
Mode S Code (Hex)
ABA42A

Additional Details

Registration
N84938
Serial Number
7AC-3660
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
July 31, 2027
Last Action Date
March 4, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00522861

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC