N85611 - 1971 Aeronca 7AC Aircraft Registration

CH7A

1971 AERONCA 7AC

Aircraft Description

N85611 is a 1971 Aeronca 7AC, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Sellmeyer Charles A in Lakeland, FL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 12, 1971. The registration certificate was issued on September 23, 2025. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2032. Powered by a Ama/expr UNKNOWN ENG engine, N85611 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ABC037 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N85611 was last updated on September 23, 2025. 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 N85611. 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
1971
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
October 12, 1971
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 23, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
SELLMEYER CHARLES A
Address
860 HOLLINGSWORTH RD
City
LAKELAND
State / Zip Code
Florida33801-5820
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
AMA/EXPR
Engine Model
UNKNOWN ENG
Mode S Code (Oct)
52740067
Mode S Code (Hex)
ABC037

Additional Details

Registration
N85611
Serial Number
7AC-4355
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
September 30, 2032
Last Action Date
September 23, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00374822

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC