1946 Aeronca 7AC W/efis
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
1946 Aeronca 7AC Champ with many mods N82973 S/N 7AC-1625 Tach Time 1484.70 TTAF 3852.90 Lycoming O-235-C1B S/N L-8224-15 1529.70 SMOH (03/05/1975 Field Overhaul) 3934.70 TTSN McCauley 1C90CLM72 1529.70 TTSN Dual 13 gallon wing fuel tanks (26 gallons useable) Odyssey AGM Battery Complete vacuum system removal Dual uAvionix AV-30-C Indicators with AV-MAG and AV-LINK uAvionix SkyBeacon with SkySensor for ADS-B IN and OUT Apollo GX 55 IFR GPS Narco 810 COMM Narco AT-150 Mode C Transponder LED Landing Light Fabric is old, but still shows well Fresh April, 2026 annual and 91.411/91.413 checks
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Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Eric Bromschwig
barnstormers.com
|
$49,500
|
Louisville, KY | Jul 15, 2026 | 2 days | Active |
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About This Aeronca 7AC W/efis
This 1946 Aeronca 7AC W/efis (N82973) is a 2-seat single engine piston with 3,852 hours on the airframe. This aircraft is listed at the market average at $49,500.
The 7AC W/efis 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 3,852 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.
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Aeronca 7AC W/efis — Model Specs
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N82973.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
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Safety Record
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