N85371 - 1946 Aeronca 7AC Aircraft Registration

CH7A

1946 AERONCA 7AC

Aircraft Description

N85371 is a 1946 Aeronca 7AC, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Williams Darrell W in Fayetteville, AR. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 16, 1987. The registration certificate was issued on November 13, 2006. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-200 SERIES engine producing 100 horsepower, N85371 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ABB5E4 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N85371 was last updated on July 1, 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 N85371. 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
June 16, 1987
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 13, 2006

Registered Owner

Name
WILLIAMS DARRELL W
Address
2161 N ALPINE AVE
City
FAYETTEVILLE
State / Zip Code
Arkansas72704-6725
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
0-200 SERIES
Horsepower
100 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52732744
Mode S Code (Hex)
ABB5E4

Additional Details

Registration
N85371
Serial Number
7AC-4111
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
December 31, 2028
Last Action Date
July 1, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00590222

Data Source

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

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