N9258V - 1945 Aeronca 7AC Aircraft Registration

CH7A

1945 AERONCA 7AC

Aircraft Description

N9258V is a 1945 Aeronca 7AC, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Tomczak Christopher in Intl Falls, MN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 9, 2006. The registration certificate was issued on February 14, 1997. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor C90 SERIES engine producing 95 horsepower, N9258V is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ACD441 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N9258V was last updated on October 7, 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 N9258V. 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
1945
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
January 9, 2006
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 14, 1997

Registered Owner

Name
TOMCZAK CHRISTOPHER
Address
3423 COUNTY ROAD 46
City
INTL FALLS
State / Zip Code
Minnesota56649-8700
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
C90 SERIES
Horsepower
95 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
53152101
Mode S Code (Hex)
ACD441

Additional Details

Registration
N9258V
Serial Number
7AC449
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
February 28, 2030
Last Action Date
October 7, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00355848

Data Source

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

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