1946 Aeronca 7AC for sale

1946 Aeronca 7AC

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$23,000Overpriced
Location Mastic, NY
Total Time 3,630 hrs
Seats 2
Serial # 5848
ICAO Type CH7A
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Description

Tight airplane. Flys great.

Interior

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Price Comparison 1 active offer

Source Price Action
James Lufker
hangar67.com
$23,000

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

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About This Aeronca 7AC

This 1946 Aeronca 7AC is a 2-seat single engine piston with 3,630 hours on the airframe. There are currently 2 7AC aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $23,000 to $29,999. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $23,000.

Operating costs: Fuel burn is 4 GPH (15 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $22/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $60/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $8,000. With 3,630 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (1,800 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.

NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 3,630 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (1,800 hrs)
Budget $60 for pre-purchase inspection

Aeronca 7AC — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
2
Max Speed
90 kts (167 km/h)
Max Weight
12,500 lbs (5,670 kg)
Fuel Burn
4 GPH (15 L/h)
TBO
1,800 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

AERONCA 7AC

Fuel Burn
4.0 GPH
~$26/hr
Variable Cost
$60/hr
fuel + mx + reserves
Annual Fixed
$8,000/yr
hangar + insurance + annual
Engine Overhaul
$12,000
every 1,800 hrs

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the AERONCA 7AC. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

Registration number not available.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Mastic, NY

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Title Status

No FAA title records

Available for US-registered aircraft only

Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, FAA Civil Aviation Registry (DocIndex). Title data may be delayed. Always verify with an aviation attorney before purchase.

Safety Record

No incidents found

NTSB database checked for this aircraft.

AeroGurus Market Estimate AME

$23,000
Range: $23,000 — $23,000
Confidence: 40%
vs. Market
0%
Fair Price

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