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1946 Aeronca 7 Champion ACSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • OK, USA

This 1946 Aeronca 7 Champion AC, registered as N72468, presents as a well-maintained classic taildragger with 3,849.18 hours total time on the airframe. Its Continental O-200 engine has 330.88 hours since a major overhaul performed under the Buzz Wagoner STC, which increases horsepower to 100. The aircraft is equipped with a 12-volt electric start and alternator system. A significant airframe recover was completed in 2022 using Stits Poly Fiber fabric, at which time a new windshield was also installed. The landing gear received a complete "No Bounce" overhaul in 2025, and the aircraft sits on 8-inch tires complemented by a Scott 3200...

Year
1946
Make
Aeronca
Series
7 Champion
Model
7 Champion AC
Tail #
N72468
Serial #
7AC-5450

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Classic / Antique, Recreational
Flight Rules
VFR
Useful Load
475 lbs
Seats
2

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
3,849.18 hrs
Engine 1 Time
330 hrs (SMOH)
Inspection Status
Last Annual 10/2025 1405.2 Current 1423.38

Avionics

Comms

ICOM IC-A220 - ICOM Digital Com Radio

Additional Equipment

Landing Gear

No Bounce Landing Gear complete overhaul 2025 1405.2 hours

Airframe Covering

Airframe recovers 2022 Stits Poly Fiber 1384.7

Windshield

New Windshield 2022 1384.7

Air Filter

Bracket Air Filter

Oil Filter Adapter

F&M spin on oil filter adapter

Harnesses

New Hooker Harnesses 2026 1423.38

Seat Covers

New Airtex Seat Covers Front and Back

Storage Pouch

Rear Canvas Pouch

Lighting

LED Nav lights Anti Collision Tail Light LED

Fuel Tanks

13 Gal Front Fuel Tank 6 Gal Reserve Tank Left Wing (Buzz Wagoner)

Seats

Adjustable Front Seat Proper Rear Stick for adjustable front seat

Tires

Sitting on 8" tires

Tailwheel

Scott 3200 tailwheel

Interior & Exterior

Interior Year
2022
Paint Year
2022
Interior Notes
New Airtex Seat Covers Front and Back Rear Canvas Pouch New Hooker Harnesses 2026 Adjustable Front Seat Proper Rear Stick
Exterior Notes
Airframe recovers 2022 Stits Poly Fiber New Windshield 2022 LED Nav lights Anti Collision Tail Light LED

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Model
O-200
Engine Power
100 HP

Asking Price

$45,500

Aircraft Location

OK, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Feb 16, 2026: $45,500(-$2,000) - trade-a-plane

Jan 31, 2026: $47,500(+$8,750) - trade-a-plane

Oct 15, 2025: $38,750 - trade-a-plane

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First Seen: Oct 15, 2025

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$45,500