Champion AERONCA 7
134 on the U.S. register across 10 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1945 to 1965; half of them date from 1946 or earlier. Texas has the most (13). 14% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
About the AERONCA 7 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Fixed-wing, single engine · Piston singles
- Power
- Piston (reciprocating), 1 engine
- Common engines
- Cont Motor A&C65 Series (50), Cont Motor C90 Series (36), Cont Motor C85 Series (21)
- Seats
- 2 (up to 3 in some versions)
- Cruise speed
- about 90 mph
- Maker on the register
- Champion
- Registered
- earliest certificate September 27, 1965; newest August 25, 2026
Where they are owner's state
Who owns them registrant type
Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft
| Version | Registered | Built | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| AERONCA 7AC | 58 | 1945 to 1947 | 43.3% |
| AERONCA 7FC | 18 | 1957 to 1962 | 13.4% |
| AERONCA 7BCM | 17 | 1946 to 1956 | 12.7% |
| AERONCA 7EC | 14 | 1950 to 1960 | 10.4% |
| AERONCA 7GC | 7 | 1958 to 1959 | 5.2% |
| AERONCA 7DC | 7 | 1946 to 1948 | 5.2% |
| AERONCA 7CCM | 6 | 1945 to 1955 | 4.5% |
| AERONCA 7HC | 3 | 1960 | 2.2% |
| AERONCA 7GCB | 3 | 1960 to 1962 | 2.2% |
| AERONCA 7GCA | 1 | 1965 | 0.7% |
When they were built by decade · 28 with no year on file
Registrations by year certificates issued since 2010, including changes of owner · 2026 is the year so far
Registration status
Airworthiness certificate class
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
Fleet pages: Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum · Riggin Flight Service INC · Porter Flying Service INC · Pioneer Flight Museum
Accident history NTSB records · 13 cases since 1982, 4 fatal
The 8 most recent of 13 cases where the NTSB's make and model match this family's versions. Rates per registered aircraft, phases of flight and causes are coming with the analytics stage. Each aircraft's own page also shows its record.
Questions people ask answers refresh every morning
How many Champion AERONCA 7 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
134 as of October 2, 2026, counting 10 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Champion AERONCA 7s?
Texas, with 13.
Who owns the Champion AERONCA 7?
14% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals and co-owners, who are never named on this site.
Aircraft newest certificates first · 7 AERONCA 7GC (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N8515E | Champion AERONCA 7GC |
Withheld at owner's request | Multiple | 2024-03-10 | Valid |
| N7575E | Champion AERONCA 7GC |
Individual owner Virginia |
Standard | 2022-08-03 | Valid |
| N4856E | Champion AERONCA 7GC |
Riggin Flight Service INC Madison, South Dakota |
Restricted | 2020-09-28 | Valid |
| N8945R | Champion AERONCA 7GC |
Individual owner California |
Restricted | 2018-02-06 | Valid |
| N8522E | Champion AERONCA 7GC |
Individual owner Alabama |
Restricted | 2014-02-20 | Valid |
| N4843E | Champion AERONCA 7GC |
Individual owner Washington |
Standard | 2014-01-24 | Valid |
| N4885E | Champion AERONCA 7GC |
Individual owner Montana |
Multiple | 2013-01-11 | Valid |