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1946 Aeronca 7 Champion BCMSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Rock Hill, SC, USA

This 1946 Aeronca 7 Champion BCM, registration N1579E, is a VFR-certified antique/classic light sport aircraft that underwent a rotisserie restoration in 2015 by Woods Aviation. The airframe shows 1000 total hours, while the engine has 1300 hours since major overhaul. The aircraft is equipped with the 7BCM C-85 conversion and features a Sky-tec starter with an Odyssey Extreme battery, charger, and pre-heater. Recent engine work includes an ignition harness upgrade, new piston rings and oil seals, and other preventative maintenance; the seller describes the engine as running "as good as it looks."

The listing claims no damage history (NDH)....

Year
1946
Make
Aeronca
Series
Champ
Model
7 Champion BCM
Tail #
N1579E
Serial #
Not Listed

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Specifications

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

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
1,000 hrs
Engine 1 Time
1,300 hrs (SMOH)

Additional Equipment

Starter

Sky-tec Starter

Battery

Odyssey Extreme - battery

Battery Charger

Pre-Heater

Auto Gas STC

Gross Weight Increase STC

Bill Pancake Gross Weight Increase STC

Cabin Cover

Bruce's Custom Cover - cabin

Cowl Plugs

Sun Shade

Tailwheel Dolly

Interior & Exterior

Interior Year
2015
Paint Year
2015

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Model
C-85

Asking Price

$39,500

Aircraft Location

Rock Hill, SC, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Nov 13, 2026: $39,500 - trade-a-plane

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First Seen: Nov 13, 2026

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Asking Price

$39,500