N85337 - Aeronca 7AC Aircraft Registration

CH7A

AERONCA 7AC

Aircraft Description

N85337 is a Aeronca 7AC, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Port Townsend Aero Museum in Port Townsend, WA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 12, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on November 15, 2018. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N85337 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ABB55E (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N85337 was last updated on June 23, 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 N85337. 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
June 12, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 15, 2018

Registered Owner

Name
PORT TOWNSEND AERO MUSEUM
Address
105 AIRPORT RD
City
PORT TOWNSEND
State / Zip Code
Washington98368-9716
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)
52732536
Mode S Code (Hex)
ABB55E

Additional Details

Registration
N85337
Serial Number
7AC-4076
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
November 30, 2028
Last Action Date
June 23, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00452711

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC