1945 American Champion 7-ACSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Placerville, CA, USA
This 1945 American Champion 7-AC (N85151) presents as a well-preserved classic with 2,997 total hours on the airframe. The Continental A-65-8F engine shows 100 hours since major overhaul in 2006, paired with a McCauley propeller overhauled in 2009 with 72 hours since. The aircraft underwent a complete Stits fabric recovery in 1984 and has been hangared continuously since then, contributing to its exceptional exterior condition in yellow with blue accents.
The interior features light brown seats and side panels with light gray carpet and an eggshell white headliner, all described as being in excellent condition. Avionics include a Flight...
- Year
- 1945
- Make
- American Champion
- Series
- 7-AC
- Model
- 7-AC
- Tail #
- N85151
- Serial #
- 7AC-3883
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Specifications
- Category
- Single-Engine Piston
- Intended Use
- Aerobatic, Classic / Antique, Recreational
- Flight Rules
- VFR
- Useful Load
- 449 lbs
- Seats
- 2
Hours, Logs & Inspections
- Total Time
- 2,997 hrs
- Engine 1 Time
- 100 hrs (SMOH)
- Prop 1 Time
- 72 hrs (SPOH)
- Logbook Status
- Airframe logs start in 1957 at 1374 hrs
- Inspection Status
- Annual Inspection Accomplished June 2024
Avionics
Comms
Flight Line FL-760 - Digital Comm Radio with Flip-Flop Frequency Intercom
Additional Equipment
Battery
Flight Line FL-760 Battery - Externally Charged Battery Powers Comm Radio
Interior & Exterior
- Paint Year
- 1984
- Interior Notes
- Light Brown Seats and Side Panels. Light Gray Carpet and Eggshell White Headliner. All in exceptional condition.
- Exterior Notes
- Overall Yellow with Deep Blue Highlight Color. Recovered with Stits process in 1984. Hangared since recover.
Engine & Propeller
- Engine Type
- Piston
- Engine Count
- 1
- Engine Make
- Continental
- Engine Model
- A-65-8F
- Engine Power
- 65 HP
- Propeller Model
- McCauley
Asking Price
$45,500
Aircraft Location
Placerville, CA, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Jun 8, 2025: $45,500 - trade-a-plane
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Asking Price
$45,500
Aircraft Location
Placerville, CA, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Jun 8, 2025: $45,500 - trade-a-plane
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Asking Price
$45,500