N85439 - 1946 Aeronca 7AC Aircraft Registration

CH7A

1946 AERONCA 7AC

Aircraft Description

N85439 is a 1946 Aeronca 7AC, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Kupka John J in Fremont, OH. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 29, 1957. The registration certificate was issued on October 24, 2020. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N85439 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ABB917 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N85439 was last updated on May 28, 2024. 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 N85439. 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
May 29, 1957
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 24, 2020

Registered Owner

Name
KUPKA JOHN J
Address
1335 GORDON PL
City
FREMONT
State / Zip Code
Ohio43420-4612
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)
52734427
Mode S Code (Hex)
ABB917

Additional Details

Registration
N85439
Serial Number
7AC-4179
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
October 31, 2027
Last Action Date
May 28, 2024
Last Update Date
May 28, 2024
Unique ID
00872701

Data Source

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

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