1946 Aeronca 7AC for sale

1946 Aeronca 7AC

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$29,999
Location Somerset, PA
Seats 2
Reg # N81889
ICAO Type CH7A
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Description

1946 Aeronca 7AC N81889 TT-6891 SMOH-1684(Cont A75-8 75 hp)SPOH-2078(Sensenich M74CK-2), 5/2026 Annual, logs back to 1956, covered in Ceconite in 1974, still in good shape a few spots where paint is coming off. Damage to left wing in 1959. Paint is OK 6/10, interior looks good no rip in seat or headliner 6/10, wheel Pants, this was my mechanic’s plane and he passed away last month, helping family sell. Plane located in Somerset, PA 15501 2G9, Price is $29,999.00 OBO, Email with questions and pictures.

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Source Price Action
Michael Yutzy
barnstormers.com
$29,999

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

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About This Aeronca 7AC

This 1946 Aeronca 7AC (N81889) is a 2-seat single engine piston . There are currently 2 7AC aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $23,000 to $29,999. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $29,999.

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.

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

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
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

FAA registration data pending for N81889.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Somerset, PA

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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

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