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1948 Aeronca 7DC ChampSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Lincoln, NE, USA

This 1948 Aeronca Champ 7DC, serial number 7DC-126, is one of just 166 produced and is offered at $37,500 with the owner accepting offers. Powered by a Continental C85-8, the airframe shows 3,962 hours total time, with 445 hours since major overhaul on the engine and 368 hours on the tachometer. The most recent annual inspection was completed in August 2026, and the seller states there is no damage history. Its fuel system comprises a 13-gallon main tank and a 5-gallon starboard auxiliary wing tank, totaling 18 gallons, with the owner noting a fuel burn of approximately 3.5 gallons per hour when flying low and slow below 3,000 feet.

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Year
1948
Make
Aeronca
Series
Champ
Model
7DC Champ
Serial #
7DC-126

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Classic / Antique, Recreational
Useful Load
415 lbs

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
3,962 hrs
Engine 1 Time
445 hrs (TSMOH)
Inspection Status
Annual completed 08/26

Interior & Exterior

Interior Notes
Interior has been extensively refreshed.

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Continental
Engine Model
C85-8

Asking Price

$37,500

Aircraft Location

Lincoln, NE, USA

Listing Details

For Sale

Price History

Aug 31, 2026: $37,500 - barnstormers

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First Seen: Aug 31, 2026

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Asking Price

$37,500