1946 Aeronca 7AC Champion
Single Engine Piston
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Description
Aeronca 7AC Champion Serial number 7AC-3623 OO-registered since 1951 (it is now the longest OO-registered aircraft in Belgium). CofA valid till 7 December 2026. This aircraft has been in the Minnoye family for over 4 decades, but due to no more licence, it must regrettably be sold. Always hangared and meticulously maintained, making it a highly enjoyable entry-level vintage aircraft to fly. Fuel consumption is 16 liter/hr. It has a panel mounted mode S transponder and 8,33kHz radio, powered by a fixed 12-volt battery. Please note there is no alternator, so the battery must be recharged for the next flight. Engine, fuselage and wing totally overhauled between 1987-1989. Airplane time state: Total time: 6141 hrs. engine: Continental A65. engine time: 1744 hrs. Wooden propeller Poncelet: serial number 7801, revised in 2008, 116 hrs total time. 13 USG fuel tank
Engine
1 Engine, Piston
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Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
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Stefan De Sutter
planecheck.com
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$22,073 *
€ 19,250
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Belgium | May 09, 2026 | 69 days | Active | |
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Aeronca Champion
globalplanesearch.com
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Call for Price
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— | May 10, 2026 | 68 days | Active |
* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates
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About This Aeronca 7AC Champion
This 1946 Aeronca 7AC Champion (OO-MDM) is a 2-seat single engine piston . There are currently 2 7AC Champion aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $38,000 to $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.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Aeronca 7AC Champion — Model Specs
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Ownership & Registration
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This aircraft (OO-MDM) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
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Title Status
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Safety Record
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