N85425 - Aeronca 7AC Aircraft Registration

CH7A

AERONCA 7AC

Aircraft Description

N85425 is a Aeronca 7AC, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Micro Aerodynamics INC in Anacortes, WA. The registration certificate was issued on October 26, 2016. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2029. The aircraft is configured with 2 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ABB8F0 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N85425 was last updated on September 9, 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 N85425. 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
Classification
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 26, 2016

Registered Owner

Name
MICRO AERODYNAMICS INC
Address
4000 AIRPORT RD STE D
City
ANACORTES
State / Zip Code
Washington98221-1171
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
52734360
Mode S Code (Hex)
ABB8F0

Additional Details

Registration
N85425
Serial Number
7AC4165
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
October 31, 2029
Last Action Date
September 9, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00032711

Data Source

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

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