N85243 - 1946 Aeronca 7AC-CONV Aircraft Registration

CH7A

1946 AERONCA 7AC-CONV

Aircraft Description

N85243 is a 1946 Aeronca 7AC-CONV, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Tieman Richard L in Waynesboro, PA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 9, 2011. The registration certificate was issued on May 16, 2023. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor C85-12F engine producing 85 horsepower, N85243 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ABB1C6 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N85243 was last updated on May 16, 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 N85243. 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-CONV
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
CH7A7AC Champion
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
February 9, 2011
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 16, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
TIEMAN RICHARD L
Address
137 N GRANT ST
City
WAYNESBORO
State / Zip Code
Pennsylvania17268-1229
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
C85-12F
Horsepower
85 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52730706
Mode S Code (Hex)
ABB1C6

Additional Details

Registration
N85243
Serial Number
7AC-3977
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
May 31, 2030
Last Action Date
May 16, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00772761

Data Source

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

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