1945 Aeronca 7 CHAMPION
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
VFRDescription
2997 TTAF, 100 SMOH, 72 PSOH; Stits Cover 1984 and Hangared Since; Digital Comm w/Intercom; Qualifies as Light Sport.
Engine
ENGINE: 100 SMOH (Continental A-65-8F / 65HP / OH'd 2006) PROP: 72 PSOH (McCauley / OH'd 2009)
Interior
Light Brown Seats and Side Panels. Light Gray Carpet and Eggshell White Headliner. All in exceptional condition.
Exterior
Overall Yellow with Deep Blue Highlight Color. Recovered with Stits process in 1984. Hangared since recover.
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Hogan Aviation
trade-a-plane.com
|
$38,500
$45,500
|
Placerville, CA | Mar 30, 2026 | 110 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Aeronca 7 CHAMPION
This 1945 Aeronca 7 CHAMPION (N85151) is a 2-seat single engine piston with 2,997 hours on the airframe. There are currently 4 7 CHAMPION aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $30,000 to $50,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $38,500.
The 7 CHAMPION cruises at 74 kts (137 km/h) with a range of 230 nm (426 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 12,500 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 4.5 GPH (17 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $28/hr in fuel alone.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Aeronca 7 CHAMPION — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N85151.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
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Safety Record
NTSB safety data coming soon.
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