1948 AERONCA 7 CHAMPION DC

Description

Detailed Description Beautiful 1948 Aeronca Champ 7DC-126 featuring a Continental C85-8 engine with only 445 hours since major overhaul and 368 tach hours. Airframe total time is 3,962 hours. Current cylinder compressions are 70/74/72/75, with all cylinders reported excellent. This Champ has been always hangared, has no damage history (NDH), and is currently in annual through 08/2026. All applicable ADs and Service Bulletins are current. Weight and balance was updated during the 2025 annual inspection. The aircraft retains the simplicity and reliability of the classic no-electrical-system Champ while benefiting from numerous recent interior upgrades. Interior improvements include new Airtex seats and cushions, new carpet, powder-coated seat frames, powder-coated cockpit side panels, new headliner, new side windows, and a pilot shoulder harness. Fuel capacity consists of a 13-gallon main tank and 5-gallon starboard auxiliary wing tank for a total of 18 gallons. Empty weight is 885 pounds with a useful load of 415 pounds and a gross weight of 1,300 pounds. Equipped with airspeed indicator, altimeter, vertical speed indicator, bank and ball, tachometer, oil temperature, oil pressure, magnetic compass, and fuel gauges. Propeller is a McCauley 1A90, S/N 21892, overhauled October 24, 2006. Aircraft and engine logbooks are included with available maintenance records dating back to 1954. Original Aeronca data plate remains with the aircraft. This is an honest, well-maintained vintage taildragger that presents well, flies as a classic Champ should, and is ready for grass strips, local flying, tailwheel training, or economical recreational flying.