1946 Aeronca 7 Champion DCSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • McKinney, TX, USA
This 1946 Aeronca 7 Champion DC, registered as N1197E, presents as a meticulously restored classic with a total airframe time of 1,990 hours. The aircraft underwent a complete rebuild and restoration in 2013, which included stripping the airframe, inspecting the structure, and applying Polyfiber fabric. It has been consistently hangared since that restoration. The airframe benefits from a December 2025 annual inspection and qualifies in the Light Sport Aircraft (LSA) category.
The aircraft is powered by a Continental C-85-12 85 HP engine with 290 hours since major overhaul (SMOH). The engine has just one hour since an extensive inspection...
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Specifications
- Category
- Single-Engine Piston
- Intended Use
- Classic / Antique, Training, Recreational
- Flight Rules
- VFR
- Seats
- 2
Hours, Logs & Inspections
- Total Time
- 1,990 hrs
- Engine 1 Time
- 296 hrs (SMOH)
- Prop 1 Time
- 290 hrs (SPOH)
- Inspection Status
- December 2025 Annual
Avionics
GPS
IFly GPS - GPS mounted to Instrument Panel
Comms
Becker AR6201 - Digital VHF with Vox and PTT, 99 Ch Memory
Additional Equipment
Compass
Precision Vertical Compass
Engine Monitoring
Wag Aero Cylinder Temp and EGT Gauge
Emergency Locator Transmitter
AK450 - ELT
Fuel Tank
10 Gallon Aux Fuel Tank installed in left Wing for a total of 23 Gallons
Starter
Skytec - New starter
Shoulder Harness
Shoulder Harness Upgrade
Interior & Exterior
- Interior Year
- 2014
- Paint Year
- 2014
- Interior Notes
- New Naughahyde Seats, Baggage compartment, Shoulder Harness Upgrade, Excellent Poly Sealed Wooden Floors
- Exterior Notes
- Excellent Glass, Excellent Poly Fiber Covering
Engine & Propeller
- Engine Type
- Piston
- Engine Count
- 1
- Engine Make
- Continental
- Engine Model
- C-85-12
- Engine Power
- 85 HP
- Propeller Model
- Univair Flottorp Propeller
Asking Price
$48,900
Aircraft Location
McKinney, TX, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Dec 16, 2025: $48,900 - trade-a-plane
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Asking Price
$48,900
Aircraft Location
McKinney, TX, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Dec 16, 2025: $48,900 - trade-a-plane
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Asking Price
$48,900