N89946 - 1946 Aeronca 7AC Aircraft Registration

CH7A

1946 AERONCA 7AC

Aircraft Description

N89946 is a 1946 Aeronca 7AC, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Safran Brian J in Valley City, OH. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 19, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on May 26, 2022. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N89946 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AC69C6 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N89946 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 41.2616, -81.9684 on March 2, 2026. The FAA registry record for N89946 was last updated on August 4, 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 N89946. 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
October 19, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 26, 2022

Registered Owner

Name
SAFRAN BRIAN J
Address
777 ERHART NORTHERN RD
City
VALLEY CITY
State / Zip Code
Ohio44280-9550
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)
53064706
Mode S Code (Hex)
AC69C6

Additional Details

Registration
N89946
Serial Number
7AC-3668
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
May 31, 2029
Last Action Date
August 4, 2023
Last Update Date
August 4, 2023
Unique ID
00461511

Last Known Position

Date
March 2, 2026 (UTC 17:11:06)
Airport
Latitude
41.261576
Longitude
-81.968432

Data Source

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

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