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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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$45,500