1956 Aeronca 7 FC CHAMP for sale

1956 Aeronca 7 FC CHAMP

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$31,074
Location Jambin, Queensland, Australia
Total Time 3,065 hrs
Engine SMOH 1,256 hrs
Seats 2
Serial # 118
Reg # VH-LIA Australia
Cruise 74 kts (137 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Description

Classic 1956 Aeronca Champion TriTraveler..Rare aircraft,1 of 3 in Australia. 2 seat tandem ,joystick controls both seats. Flys beautifully stable with 36ft wing,90 knt cruise. Continental 90 engine,544 hrs to run..McCauley propeller 1181hrs. MTOW 658kg..RAA eligible. Genuine pilot age reason for sale. Aircraft has been hangered and maintained by same LAME for last 20yrs..Seriously interested buyers only ,price reduced to sell..negotiable.

Interior

Very Good! Imported from Alberta, Canada in 1995

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Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces

Source Price Action
John Rasmussen
controller.com
$31,074
$31,374

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About This Aeronca 7 FC CHAMP

This 1956 Aeronca 7 FC CHAMP (VH-LIA) is a 2-seat single engine piston with 3,065 hours on the airframe. This aircraft is listed at the market average at $31,074.

The 7 FC CHAMP cruises at 74 kts (137 km/h) with a range of 230 nm (426 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 12,500 ft allows operation above most weather.

Operating costs: Fuel burn is 4.5 GPH (17 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $28/hr in fuel alone.

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

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 3,065 hours
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Aeronca 7 FC CHAMP — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
2
Cruise Speed
74 kts (137 km/h)
Max Speed
83 kts (154 km/h)
Range
230 nm (426 km)
Ceiling
12,500 ft (3,810 m)
Max Weight
1,220 lbs (553 kg)
Useful Load
430 lbs (195 kg)
Horsepower
65 HP
Fuel Burn
4.5 GPH (17 L/h)

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

AERONCA Champ

Fuel Burn
4.5 GPH
~$29/hr

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the AERONCA Champ. 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 (VH-LIA) is registered outside the US.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Jambin, Queensland, Australia

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Title Status

No FAA title records

Available for US-registered aircraft only

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Safety Record

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Price History

6 price events · sources: aviationtrader.com.au, controller.com, planesales.com.au

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