1946 Aeronca 7AC Champion for sale

1946 Aeronca 7AC Champion

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$38,000
Location Leroy, Usa
Total Time 1,500 hrs
Engine SMOH 1,368 hrs
Seats 2
Serial # 7AC-2503
Cruise 75 kts (139 km/h)
ICAO Type CH7A
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

VFR

Comms equipment: New ELT Engine management: Navigation equipment: Additional equipment: Rear seat stick guard for cargo loads.

Description

TT 1368. SMOH 4.5. Fly wt. starter and bat. S.T.C. SA04205CH. Metal Prop. Long range fuel. Fresh Ceconite Fuselage and tail. Fresh interior and glass. New ELT. Qualified for Lt. sport. $36,000 Firm.

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

Price Comparison

Source Price Action
Samuel Rogers
aircraftforsale.com
$38,000

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

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About This Aeronca 7AC Champion

This 1946 Aeronca 7AC Champion is a 2-seat single engine piston with 1,500 hours on the airframe. There are currently 2 7AC Champion aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $38,000 to $38,000. This aircraft is listed at the market average at $38,000.

The 7AC Champion 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 1,500 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has 300 hours remaining to engine TBO .

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

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 1,500 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (1,800 hrs)
Budget $60 for pre-purchase inspection

Aeronca 7AC Champion — 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

Registration number not available.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Leroy, Usa

Seller reported 11 more aircraft in Usa →

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.

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