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1946 Aeronca 7 Champion ACSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Town of Johnsburg, NY, USA

This 1946 Aeronca 7 Champion AC, registered as N83041, presents as a well-maintained classic taildragger with a total airframe time of 3,131 hours and an engine showing 823 hours since major overhaul on its 65hp Continental A-65 powerplant. The aircraft was completely recovered in 2017 and has been consistently hangared since that time, contributing to its solid mechanical condition. It features a useful load of 440 pounds and is equipped for VFR operations with a handheld radio wired to an external antenna and an intercom, though it lacks a full electrical system. The aircraft comes with practical upgrades including a front shoulder...

Year
1946
Make
Aeronca
Series
7AC
Model
7 Champion AC
Tail #
N83041
Serial #
1698

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Specifications

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

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
3,131.45 hrs
Engine 1 Time
823 hrs (SMOH)
Prop 1 Time
282 hrs
Logbook Status
Logs start at 1955
Inspection Status
Currently in annual through next September (last four annuals have been in September)

Avionics

Comms

Handheld wired into an external antenna plus an intercom

Additional Equipment

Safety Equipment

Front shoulder harness, fire extinguisher

Heating System

EZ Heat - EZ oil

Windows

New windshield

Landing Gear

Good tires, has fittings for skis

Interior & Exterior

Interior Rating
5.5/10
Paint Rating
8.5/10
Paint Year
2017
Interior Notes
Interior is a bit dated, but in decent shape
Exterior Notes
Recovered in 2017, paint/fabric in very good condition, has a few minor cosmetic flaws, looks great, in solid shape

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Model
A-65
Engine Power
65 HP

Asking Price

$29,000

Aircraft Location

Town of Johnsburg, NY, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Oct 1, 2025: $29,000 - trade-a-plane

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First Seen: Oct 1, 2025

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Asking Price

$29,000