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1946 AERONCA 7 CHAMPION AC
Starts from the median asking price of 6 comparable Aeronca Single-Engine Piston listings ($33,250), then adjusts for:
- Airframe time +1,093 hr vs comps -2.2%
- Engine time -439 hr vs comps +3.5%
- ADS-B (17% of comps) +2.2%
- Market supply: 5 for sale of 1876 FAA-registered +4.8%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | Aeronca 7 CHAMPION AC |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 4,090 hrs |
| Engine time | 160 SMOH |
| ADS-B | Yes |
Description
Detailed Description Classic Champ but with 85hp engine instead of the original 65hp. This airplane is perfect for weekend flying, time building, or tailwheel training. Super easy airplane to fly, very enjoyable. The extra 20hp helps so much for short field operations which this plane is no stranger to. This plane does have wing mounted fuel tanks and a header tank, although only the header tank has been used recently. The wing tanks would likely need repair before use. The header tank has a 13 gallon fuel capacity which is about 3 hours, more than we have ever needed. I believe the wing tanks are 15 gallons capacity EACH, which brings the total fuel capacity to 43 gallons. Thats over 8 hours of flight time... Very easy to control taildragger. Cruises up to 90-95mph indicated at full power (around 2300rpm). Brakes are heel brakes that are not bad but also not too good. Solo from the front seat only.
Modifications
C-85 engine, electric push button starter compression - #1 - 70/80, #2 - 75/80, #3 - 74/80, #4 - 71/80 burns around 5 gallons an hour depending on how you run it.
Avionics
Microair T2000SFL Mode-C Transponder, No ADS-B out Microair 760 Radio, Front and Backseat PTT switches The built in intercom does work, but the quality is not great. We have been using a auxilary intercom box which works great and is included with the plane.
Recommended avionics upgrades
No IFR GPS navigator is listed — a GTN 650Xi is the standard entry point for WAAS/LPV capability.
See prices & suppliers ›No autopilot is listed — a GFC 500 (or S-TEC 3100 / Trio Pro Pilot where the GFC isn't STC'd) adds a modern digital autopilot with envelope protection, subject to model approval.
See prices & suppliers ›Suggestions are based on the panel described in this listing; verify STC approval for this make/model before any installation.
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Last flight
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