N84966 - 1946 Aeronca 7AC Aircraft Registration

CH7A

1946 AERONCA 7AC

Aircraft Description

N84966 is a 1946 Aeronca 7AC, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to King Gerald A in Bolivar, PA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 29, 1955. The registration certificate was issued on October 26, 2009. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N84966 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ABA491 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N84966 was last updated on May 26, 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 N84966. 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
1946
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
October 29, 1955
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 26, 2009

Registered Owner

Name
KING GERALD A
Address
198 KNUPP RD
City
BOLIVAR
State / Zip Code
Pennsylvania15923-2505
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)
52722221
Mode S Code (Hex)
ABA491

Additional Details

Registration
N84966
Serial Number
7AC-3689
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
July 31, 2028
Last Action Date
May 26, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00392831

Data Source

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

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