1946 AERONCA 7AC Champion SOLD
No longer listed as of May 2026. The price below is the last asking price — the final sale price is not disclosed.
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- Year
- 1946
- Make
- Aeronca
- Model
- 7AC Champion
- Total Time
- 3,973 hr
- Seller
- Avpay Sold Aircraft
- Source
- avpay.aero
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Performance & Capacity
- Seats
- 2
- Max Speed
- 90 kts
- Burn
- 4.0 gph
- Engines
- 1 · Reciprocating
- MTOW
- 12,500 lbs
- ICAO Type
- CH7A
Manufacturer-published specs for the Aeronca 7AC Champion model. Actual aircraft may vary by configuration / modifications.
Operating Cost (est.)
- Hourly Variable
- $60
- Annual Fixed
- $8,000
- Engine Overhaul
- $12,000
- TBO
- 1,800 hrs
AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the Aeronca 7AC Champion. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration.
Market price band
Aeronca 7AC Champion typical:
$23,000 – $23,000
median $23,000
across 1 active listings
Description
Airframe
3,973.9 Hrs TT
Engine
315.8 Hrs SMOH
Continental A-65
Propeller
2 Blade Sensenich W72CK-42 Prop
Modifications & Conversions
Aircraft was completely restored in 1995, including Super Flite fabric, engine overhaul, new glass & more – many original receipts included.
Avionics
VFR Panel
Interior
Blue Velour & Vinyl Seats, Saddle Carpeting, Gray Sidewalls, Light Gray Headliner, Airtex Baggage. Overall 7/10
Exterior
Navy Scheme – Major: Blue w/ Yellow
Accent: Red & White Striping
About the Aeronca 7AC Champion
The Aeronca 7AC Champion is a classic two-seat, tandem-configuration tailwheel aircraft from the late 1940s. Burning just 4 gallons per hour, the Champ is one of the most economical aircraft to fly. Its simple tube-and-fabric construction, basic instruments, and gentle handling characteristics represent the essence of grassroots general aviation.
Variable hourly costs average around $60, with annual fixed costs near $8,000, making it one of the cheapest aircraft to own. The Champ appeals to pilots who love classic flying, tailwheel training, and the pure joy of low-and-slow flight over the countryside. It is a fixture at grass strip fly-ins and vintage aircraft events.
Produced 1946.