N85725 - 1946 Aeronca 7BCM Aircraft Registration

1946 AERONCA 7BCM

Aircraft Description

N85725 is a 1946 Aeronca 7BCM, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Nugent Michael W in New Caney, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 7, 1955. The registration certificate was issued on October 31, 2023. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N85725 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ABC415 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N85725 was last updated on October 31, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

Aeronca (Aeronautical Corporation of America) was an American aircraft manufacturer that produced iconic light aircraft from the 1920s through the 1950s. The Aeronca Champion and Champ remain popular vintage and tailwheel training aircraft. AviatorDB tracks 4,393 Aeronca aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the 7BCM model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N85725. 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
7BCM
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
Cruise Speed
90 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
December 7, 1955
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 31, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
NUGENT MICHAEL W
Address
346 MAGNOLIA BND
City
NEW CANEY
State / Zip Code
Texas77357-3279
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)
52742025
Mode S Code (Hex)
ABC415

Additional Details

Registration
N85725
Serial Number
7AC-4472
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
October 31, 2030
Last Action Date
October 31, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00342621

Data Source

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

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