1946 Aeronca 7 Champion ACSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Huntsville, TX, USA
This 1946 Aeronca 7 Champion AC, registration N4160E, serial number 7AC 7135, is a classic taildragger that has been upgraded from its original 65hp powerplant to an 85hp engine. With a total airframe time of 4,090 hours and just 160 hours since major overhaul on the C-85 engine, it is offered at $35,000 from Huntsville, Texas. The aircraft is VFR-equipped and seats two, with a useful load of 338 pounds.
Compression readings on the four cylinders are #1 at 70/80, #2 at 75/80, #3 at 74/80, and #4 at 71/80. The seller notes it burns around 5 gallons per hour depending on how it is run, and the electric push-button starter adds convenience....
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Specifications
- Category
- Single-Engine Piston
- Intended Use
- Classic / Antique, Training, Backcountry, Recreational
- Flight Rules
- VFR
- Useful Load
- 338 lbs
- Seats
- 2
Hours, Logs & Inspections
- Total Time
- 4,090 hrs
- Engine 1 Time
- 160 hrs (SMOH)
Avionics
Comms
Microair 760 - Radio, Front and Backseat PTT switches
ADSB
No ADS-B out
Additional Equipment
Transponder
Microair T2000SFL - Mode-C Transponder
Intercom
The built in intercom does work, but the quality is not great. We have been using a auxiliary intercom box which works great and is included with the plane.
Fuel Tanks
Wing mounted fuel tanks and a header tank, although only the header tank has been used recently. The wing tanks would likely need repair before use. Header tank has a 13 gallon fuel capacity. Wing tanks are 15 gallons capacity each, total fuel capacity 43 gallons.
Interior & Exterior
- Interior Rating
- 7.5/10
- Paint Rating
- 7.5/10
- Interior Notes
- 7-8/10 on interior.
- Exterior Notes
- 7-8/10 on exterior. Fabric is in good shape.
Engine & Propeller
- Engine Type
- Piston
- Engine Count
- 1
- Engine Model
- C-85
Asking Price
$35,000
Aircraft Location
Huntsville, TX, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Oct 4, 2026: $35,000 - trade-a-plane
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Asking Price
$35,000
Aircraft Location
Huntsville, TX, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Oct 4, 2026: $35,000 - trade-a-plane
Contact Seller
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$35,000