N85748 - 1955 Aeronca 7AC Aircraft Registration

CH7A

1955 AERONCA 7AC

Aircraft Description

N85748 is a 1955 Aeronca 7AC, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Yellow Bird Flyers Association in Dublin, OH. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 9, 1955. The registration certificate was issued on January 3, 2017. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2030. Powered by a Ama/expr UNKNOWN ENG engine, N85748 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ABC45E (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N85748 was last updated on July 19, 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 N85748. 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
1955
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
September 9, 1955
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 3, 2017

Registered Owner

Name
YELLOW BIRD FLYERS ASSOCIATION
Address
C/O JOHN SOLLINGER
5400 LEXI LN N
City
DUBLIN
State / Zip Code
Ohio43016-7598
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
AMA/EXPR
Engine Model
UNKNOWN ENG
Mode S Code (Oct)
52742136
Mode S Code (Hex)
ABC45E

Additional Details

Registration
N85748
Serial Number
7AC-4497
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
January 31, 2030
Last Action Date
July 19, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00635702

Data Source

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

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