1946 Aeronca 7AC for sale

1946 Aeronca 7AC

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$32,500
Location Canada
Total Time 2,518 hrs
Seats 2
Reg # C-FEKN Canada
Cruise 75 kts (139 km/h)
ICAO Type CH7A
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Description

1946 Aeronca Champ powered by a Continental A-75-8 90 HP engine. Total airframe time of 2,518 hours. A classic, well-maintained taildragger with a fresh annual inspection completed July 2025.

Engine

1 Engine, Piston

Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.

Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces

Source Price Action
Island Aero Services
hangar67.com
$32,500
Total Airframe Time
globalplanesearch.com
$32,500

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

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About This Aeronca 7AC

This 1946 Aeronca 7AC (C-FEKN) is a 2-seat single engine piston with 2,518 hours on the airframe. There are currently 3 7AC aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $20,941 to $32,500. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $32,500.

The 7AC cruises at 75 kts (139 km/h) with a range of 250 nm (463 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 GPH (15 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $25/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 2,518 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: 2,518 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (1,800 hrs)
Compare prices across multiple sources — same aircraft, different marketplaces
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Aeronca 7AC — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
2
Cruise Speed
75 kts (139 km/h)
Max Speed
90 kts (167 km/h)
Range
250 nm (463 km)
Ceiling
12,500 ft (3,810 m)
Useful Load
500 lbs (227 kg)
Horsepower
65 HP
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

FAA registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).

This aircraft (C-FEKN) is registered outside the US.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Canada

CA

Seller reported

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

NTSB safety data coming soon.

We'll check C-FEKN against the NTSB accident database.

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