[6], Similar to 7EC but with reverse tricycle undercarriage; however, the aircraft may be converted to a standard tailwheel undercarriage and operated at a 1,500lb (680kg) gross weight. After Aeronca, the design went to Champion Aircraft, Bellanca, and American Champion. Image taken 11.08.2019 by David Moth.At Flugplatz Nordhorn-Lingen ,Klausheide,Germany, Aeronca L-16A Grasshopper N9325H USAF 44-0807 7BCM-20 7807, Photo taken at Mid-Atlantic Air Museum WWII Weekend Spaatz Field Reading Regional Airport June 2018, 1946 Aeronca 7AC Champion N1134V LH-231 71231 USAF, G-AKTK - 1946 build Aeronca 11AC Chief, arriving at Sywell during the 2019 LAA Rally, Aeronca Champion 7AC G-TECC EGBK 30082014 1, Aeronca 15AC Sedan NC1259H (1948) (OSH) (edit), Aeronca Champion 7AC G-BVCS EGBK 30082019, G-BTSR - 1946 build Aeronca 11AC Chief, arriving at Sywell during the 2017 LAA Rally, 1947 L-16A Grasshopper USAF s/n 47-0807 N9325H 7807, N94578 - 1947 build Aeronca 7BCM Defender, arriving at Hahnweide during OTT19, Aeronca Chief 11AC G-BJEV (2) GBK 01092019. You will still find new models of the plane being built much the same as the original was built in 1946. Fuselage recovered in 84, looks great. $35.00. Flight School hotel rates. Click here for our report from AirVenture Oshkosh 2004. Wing tank. [46] 4 were built. Cabin Height: 3 ft 11 In; Cabin Width: 2 ft 6 In; Cabin Length: 8 ft 10 In; Internal Baggage: 10 cu ft; Occupancy. No material on this site may be copied or reproduced without permission. I have uploaded a HIGHLY detailed repaint of N1162E, a privately owned Aeronca 7AC Champ out of Cambridge, OH. There is plenty of room for the tallest or shortest of pilots. No Damage. Aeronca Aviators Club Official Site Aeronca Champ, Chief, Sedan, L-3 (O-58), L-16, Defender, C-2, C-3, Models 50, 65, series K et al. July 2022 annual. Max T/O Weight: 1320 Lb; . Posted April 11, 2023, 3501 TT 210 SMOH. In most of the Champs there is no electrical system so the plane has to be hand propped. 5406883169 Control incorporates 4, sub-micro-servos, with power provided by a . Hangared at Auburn/Lewiston Municipal- KLEW. Posted April 3, 2023. It used the Continental A-65-8 engine of 65 horsepower (48kW). Last annual Nov 2022. Telephone: You've disabled JavaScript in your web browser. Most, significantly most, are Ok but must be inspected annually. $295.00 + $22.97 shipping. Posted March 31, 2023. The company produced up to 50 Champs a day at its 1946 production peak, but the market never fully materialized. A third-party browser plugin, such as Ghostery or NoScript, is preventing JavaScript from running. Always Hangared . Posted April 2, 2023, NICE only ALL METAL SEDAN since 1960 4 pass 2949TT 992 SMOH VGs FLy STOL Text pic ready too fly now, Telephone: You would think that more is better. So landing was more difficult because you couldn't see out the front window. [6][34], An improved version of the L-16, the L-16B/7CCM featured a 90hp (67kW) Continental C90-8 engine, an enlarged vertical tail, hydraulic brakes, and a gross weight increase to 1,300lb (590kg); an additional gross weight increase to 1,350lb (610kg) is allowed when "Long Stroke Oleo Landing Gear" is installed and placard, "Intentional spinning prohibited when baggage carried", is installed on the instrument panel. taxi. Aircraft Specification A-759 2011, pp. AERONCA (AMERICAN CHAMPION) (BELLANCA) CITABRIA 7ECA, 7GCAA, 7GCBC, 7KCAB, SCOUT 8GCBC. 150 hours on overhaul A65 engine from Central Cylinders in Omaha. Door off STC makes summer flying a treat. New main tires, large tailwheel 2.80/2.50-4, Telephone: The Cub is also not the easiest aircraft to get into. Stall speed: 38 mph The cross-section of the metal fuselage truss is triangular, a design feature which can be traced all the way back to the earliest Aeronca C-2 design of the late 1920s. The tail surfaces, wings, landing gear, and firewall/engine, most accessories, and cowling, are common to both airplanes. . The Champ has incredible short field characteristics, and I teach in the 7DC and in some of the demonstrations the airplane has to be forced to do something wrong. Considered highly reliable, it was the most powerful two-cylinder engine of its time. TTAF 2779.1, C-85-8F (76,74, 74, 70 Nov 2022) SMOH 1091.1, 100LL/MOGAS. 870 2910247 Hanlon Wilson mufflers. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Aeronca Chief 11AC LH Door Assy P/N 7-551L at the best online prices at eBay! Everyone gets a kick out of doing slips in an Aeronca. Some were acquired by the U.S. military and designated L-16not to be confused with the L-16A and L-16B derived from later Champ variants. aileron sensitivity down well below stall speed. As an economical postwar rival to the Piper Cub (which it largely improved upon), the Champ was popular with training schools who were training veterans returning from World War II, by the thousands, with government funding through the G.I. 8/22/2020 G-ADYS Aeronca C3 Old Warden 30.7.17 Aeronca 7AC Champion ( 7AC-4632 ) 1946 Aeronca 7AC Champion landing at the Coolidge Municipal Airport. And at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2018, the Champ was awarded the honor of Outstanding Aeronca Champ. [21], Models 7AC, 7CCM, 7DC, and 7EC were approved as floatplanes, with the addition of floats and vertical stabilizer fins; the floatplane versions were designated the S7AC, S7CCM, S7DC, and S7EC, respectively. [35] An additional 5.5USgal (21l; 4.6impgal) fuel tank is used, increasing total fuel capacity to 18.5USgal (70l; 15.4impgal). for docking in strong winds), the airplane has many nice features for Airframe logs missing prior to 1952. The attachment point for the removable glider nose is clearly visable. 5 Gallon aux fuel tanks. manufacturers of Aeronca planes. While a test version was flown, this combination was not put into production. New Exhaust . [6], Similar to 7CCM but with Continental C85 engine of 85hp (63kW); the derived S7DC floatplane had a gross weight increase to 1,400lb (640kg). Elixir Aircraft prepares for U.S. arrival. LSA. 2022/08/27. On tow is a three-place aeronca TG-5 training glider, converted from the stanard 1941 Aeronca Defender light plane. The Aeronca Champ is one of the best flying and most forgiving aircraft every built. Conventional-gear Champs feature a steerable tailwheel and most have steel tube main gear which use an oleo strut for shock absorption; one vergent utilized spring steel main gear, and American Champion is using aluminum gear legs in its production model of the Champ. [6], Agricultural variant of the 7GC with identical gross weight but with a 150hp (112kW) Lycoming O-320-A2B engine. Aeronca ceased all production of light aircraft in 1951, and the Champ design was sold in 1954 to Champion Aircraft. Telephone: Another added bonus of the restoration shop is the dedicated paint both. "You're going to fly it", he said, "I'll walk you through it". You've disabled JavaScript in your web browser. The outer shape of the fuselage is created by a combination of wooden formers and longerons, covered with fabric. You've disabled cookies in your web browser. O-200 100HP engine with STC, compression 74 74 72 73. Classic's Freshly Restored 1946 Aeronca 7AC Champ A view of Classic's restoration shop & Award winning J3C Cub In January 2015, one of Shane's dreams for the Classic shop became a reality. hunting or fishing trip. Horsepower can be misleading on the Champ. 75 Hp . Selling for $2,095, the Champ outsold the Chief by an 8 to 1 margin. Aeronca was noted for producing light side-by-side two-seat touring aircraft since the introduction of the Aeronca C-2 in 1929. However, while the J-3 model of the Cub is flown solo from the rear seat, the Champ can be soloed from the front, giving improved forward visibility, particularly on the ground and during takeoffs, landings, and climbs. Stall about 38mph. 512-304-8969 A 1946 Aeronca 7AC sits quietly in the grass along the taxiway at the Westfield (Indiana) Airport (I72) during Aviation Day. Telephone: CEE BAILEYS LEFT FRONT SWINGING WINDOW BUBBLE CB024GT GREEN. landing Inst. In 1944, designer Ray Hermes considered the iconic Piper J3 Cub and fixed the many things that pilots didnt like about it. Continental engine. 27th Sep, 2020. Telephone: combined with what is almost an excess of rudder and elevator Logs from 1951 present. 1946 Aeronca 7AC Champ with 3,973.9 Hrs TT, 315.8 Hrs SMOH Continental A-65 engine. 4025870824 Bonus points if it's the flight breakfast! 1946 Aeronca Champ 7AC - SOLD. 270-319-0110 , If you are looking at this add and wondering what a super champ is well its this one It has the O200 engine conversion that gives you a HIGHER gross weight and much improved preformance. Wings. The space has been coined the restoration shop and has allowed Classic to complete several restorations including the recovering of a Meyers OTW wings and the current project an Aeronca Champ. 1946 Champ Interior 2. [27] However, the revived 7EC was dropped from production by mid-2019. The 7FC is 3mph (4.8km/h) slower and 90lb (41kg) heavier than an equivalent 7EC,[21] with a standard useful load of 540lb (245kg), compared with 630lb (286kg) for the 7EC; both use the 90hp (67kW) Continental C90-12F engine. Designed for flight training[5][9] The Aeronca Aviators Club welcomes all owners, pilots and The Aeronca 7 Champion linedeveloped in the mid-1940s as a post- World War II response to the popular Piper J-3 Cub uses similar design features (already featured in Aeronca's wartime designs, the Aeronca Model T, Aeronca Defender, and Aeronca L-3 ), but also incorporates aspects of traditional Aeronca designs, including the internal main TTAF=4687, TTE=1936, SMOH=164. Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association Find it free on the store. Powerplants. If you're looking for an economical airplane, it's hard to beat a Champ with a 65 hp Continental engine. [41] Standard gross weight of the 7FC is 1,450lb (660kg) with an increase to 1,500lb (680kg) allowed with the installation of "Wide Track Main Gear. Aeronca reported more than 1,100 orders for 1945 Aeronca 7CCM Serical No 7AC-333 N81714, Photo taken at EAA Airventure Wittman Regional Airport Oshkosh Wisconsin USA July 2022, 1946 Aeronca 7AC Champion N1134V LH-231 71231. $6.35 shipping. 405-519-5785 Aeronca Brief History Like the Piper Cub with which it competed, the Champ features tandem seating. [17], Like the Piper Cub with which it competed, the Champ features tandem seating. Landings are easy at about 55 on final. Note: parked outside new hangers on local fly-in, built 1946 has Continental C85-8F engine, [8][11][26], Only a handful of 7ACAs were built between 1971 and 1972. The Aeronca Champion was a highly popular light aircraft in the USA in the intermediate postwar period, with over 10,000 built. AERONCA CHAMP 7AC $27,500 FLY CHEAP 1946 Aeronca Champ 7AC. Cockpit & Interior. All engine compressions 70+/80, always hangared. Call or text. The company remained under Classic was able to secure another location just a couple of miles from the airport. After Aeronca, the design went to Champion Aircraft, Bellanca, and American Champion. 8656033934 1946 Aeronca Champ. As you add more you add a little more weight. "[The Big 10]," (planes in production longest) sidebar. :). Telephone: The airplane has a wide cabin for a tandem name of the old established Aeronautical Corporation of America, SPONSORED. 304-466-1094 [6], In late 2007, American Champion introduced a revised version of the 7EC, featuring the Continental O-200-A engine of 100 horsepower (75kW). Then came the Champion Company . Posted April 11, 2023. 1946 Aeronca Chief-11AC. I couldn't believe it when he told me to put my feet on the rudder pedals and grab the stick. to step up its production proportionately. The manufacturer was considering various further weight-reduction measures including the use of the lightened Continental O-200D engine previously offered in the Cessna 162 Skycatcher. Capacity: 1 passenger ELT. There are a few reasons this might happen: To regain access, please make sure that cookies and JavaScript are enabled before reloading the page. [27] Fuel capacity was reduced to 18USgal (68l; 15impgal) to conserve weight; despite this measure and various others, such as the use of aluminum landing gear legs and bare birch floorboards rather than carpet, the aircraft's payload is inadequate to carry two adults and full fuel simultaneously. [1][4][16], The strut-braced wings of the Champ are, like the fuselage and tail surfaces, fabric-covered, and use aluminum ribs. New Windshield . These features, [5][7][8][10][11], To take advantage of the new light-sport aircraft (LSA) category, the Champion was returned to production in 2007,[12][13][14] but was discontinued by mid-2019. The postwar boom-and-bust of the late 1940s and early 1950s brought an abrupt end to the massive sales, andlike the rest of the U.S. lightplane industryAeronca production dropped to a small fraction of 19461947 sales. 2022/10/11. Photo taken at the Imperial War Museum Duxford Cambridgeshire on the 13th Aug 2021, Sywell 30/08/2019 Photo by my friend Simon Brooke, A 1946 Aeronca 11AC taxis back the runway at the Westfield (Indiana) Airport (I72) during Aviation Day. Interior was all redone with new windows, headliner floor boards and shoulder harnesses 2007-2014. I got to fly this lovely old classic this summer. [1][2][5][7][10][11], In addition to the Champ's large-volume production by Aeronca Aircraft, it was revived in variations by the Champion Aircraft Company in the 1950s and 1960s, and then again in further variants by Bellanca in the 1960s and 1970s, and by American Champion Aircraft in the early 2000s. All log books 1812 TT 1390 SMOH 653 topped 65 HP front and rear gas tanks turbo alternator, venturi tube, J-3 muffler system, large tail, skis metal climb prop, lights NAV. Completely different from what I'm used to. Maximum speed: 100 mph Fun, affordable flying at its best! Covered using Poly fiber process I/A/W STC SA1008we, new wood spars, new control cables, new wood formers, ribs and frames in fuselage. Biggest plus: Pilot flies solo from the front instead of the rear. scheme from the Fiddlers Green WSAM range. Mike H May 15, 2021 Q&A View in Catalog View in Catalog Call or email with any questions. [29], Various versions of the Champ have been tested and produced since 1944, including military, aerobatic, cropduster, tricycle-gear and (as the 402 Lancer) a twin-engined variant.[2][4][5]. AERONCA 7AC ELEVATOR P103 $57.75 MACHINE SLOTTED SCREW ROUND HEAD BRASS $0.35 POLY-FLO TUBING 44-P 1/4" $0.55 CHERRYMAX RIVET CR3213-5-2 $0.66 OIL TEMP GAUGE 100-250 60" CAP $97.75 MS21044N4 ELASTIC STOP NUT $0.17 CHERRYMAX RIVET CR3213-4-2 $0.66 4130 STEEL TUBE 1/4X.065 1FT $11.50 GRIMES MODEL B RED A-2430-1 $275.95 AERONCA 7AC AILERON P103 $63.00 Book today! 662-846-0228 Posted April 5, 2023. Currently partially disassembled. American Champion Aircraft Corporation acquired the Champ and related designs in1989. the same management. [39], The last Champ produced at Aeronca was a 7EC, and when Champion reintroduced the Champ in 1955, it was with their version of the 7EC, very little changed from Aeronca's. An enhanced version called the Champion DeLuxe Traveler offered a metal propeller with spinner, wheel pants, a steerable tailwheel, and navigation lights. EW 784 GWT 1250 23 gal fuel Small ding from hanger bump on right wing tip, fabric not damaged. AERONCA HEAT MUFF ALUMINUM - COMPLETE SET FOR ONE STACK $246.95 This panel was not the correct size, it was dented and creased overall a very poor part. Copyright 2004-2023 Aeronca Aviators Club. Current Annual 11/22. Add to Compare . Aeronca 11AC LH Front Wing Strut P/N 5-162 (0323-208) . The 7DC (Continental C85 engine) and, yes, the 7EC with the Continental C90 engine were the last Champs produced by Aeronca before it ended production in 1951. 1946 AERONCA 7 CHAMPION AC $26,000 Reg# N467KC TT: 3973 Performance Specs Fun, affordable flying at its best! Take a flight and see for yourself. [22], Built by Aeronca Aircraft Corporation, the Champ first flew in 1944, and entered production in 1945. [16] One variant utilized sprung-steel main gear, and American Champion uses aluminum gear legs in its production model of the Champ. 1946 Champ Exterior 5. [31] The Champ featured a conventional landing gear configuration, with shock absorption in the main gear provided by oleo struts. How many left in the fleet? enthusiasts of these fine aircraft. It moved from Cincinnati to Middletown 8635590417 (Note: Floats are included with the Fiddlersgreen Aeronca Champian Kit). The Aeronca Champ is one of the most timeless aircraft every designed. Recently, we had a starter problem and we were forced to hand prop the plane. Fuselage recovered in 84, looks great. Telephone: Add To Cart. Aircraft TT: 1667. 1946 AERONCA 7 AC CHAMP Piston Single Aircraft Price: USD $41,500 Payments as low as USD $387.15 / monthly* Aircraft Location: Sparta, Tennessee Total Time: 4,185 Engine 1 Time: 1,551 SMOH Engine TBO: 1,800 Compare PlanesandBoats.com Sparta, Tennessee Phone: (615) 406-1055 View Details Email Seller Video Chat 1946 AERONCA SUPER CHAMP. [12][13] Although the fuselage and cowling contours are similar to the original-production models, the new aircraft used the windows, interior, door, and windscreen of the modern Citabria. Interior Door Panels & Parts for . [20] 39 were produced. Most Champs were built with wooden spars. Apr 7, 2022 - Aeronca 7AC Champion Aircraft. Email Only 6178776029 More hp also means more gas. Paint and interior in excellent condition. [6], 1950 brought the introduction of the Aeronca 7EC, which features a Continental C90-12F engine of 90 horsepower (67kW),[36] standard long-throw oleo strut main gear, thicker seat cushions, additional interior insulation for noise reduction, an improved heater and electrical system, the addition of a parking brake, and a change in center of gravity for enhanced speed. USD 1946 Aeronca Chief, Floats, Wheels, Skis. Per Ardua Ad Astra, It must be lovely to have a lakeside home with an Aeronca Champ as an accessory, Magnificent Men and their Flying Machines. JCH Streetpan film devoped in FPP Supwe Monobath. We promote these capable and historic aircraft through their preservation and maintenance, and celebrate their History. 419-268-2582 training airplane. 1946 Champ Interior 1. Aeronca Champ 7AC Center Doorway Panel P/N 3-539 $45.00 $6.35 shipping Aeronca axle 7-451 - Champ Chief $550.00 $21.86 shipping or Best Offer Aeronca 11AC Elevator Trim Tab Horn P/N 1-2321 (0223-948) $48.95 Aeronca 11AC Chief LH Elevator P/N 4-565 (0223-204) $379.00 or Best Offer 8 Aeronca Champ Window Trim Slats $64.00 $32.95 shipping Univair to the extent required by Federal law obtains approval from the FAA for the manufacture of replacement parts for aircraft. Posted March 23, 2023. Aircraft Specification A-759 2011, pp. Fresh annual July 2022. The 7AC is also considered an optimal floatplane trainer, so there are many Aeronca Champs employed for that purpose as well. Share on Twitter There are several other variations up to 90hp in the 7EC and 100hp in the new 7EC LSA from American Champion. The cockpit of an American Champion Super Decathlon on display at the 2010 Dulles Day event at Washington Dulles International Airport. Logs 1955-present. If you learn to do slips, you can put it on the runway almost from any altitude. 207-225-3490 Sensenich Propeller W72GK-48, with Propeller Log, TT ~175 hours. authority, are admirable traits for a floatplane trainer. Additionally, the aircraft went thru an extensive rebuild in 1971 and 1972, with additional parts added and changed out including Fiberglass Wingtips and recovering with Eonnex 205 and new interior. [33] 71 were produced. While the J-3 model of the Cub is soloed from the rear seat, the Champ can be soloed from the front, giving improved forward visibility on the ground and during takeoffs, landings, and climbs. She is owned by one of my regular customers at the store where I work. Fuselage recovered in 84, looks great. Wingspan: 35 ft 2 in AirTech two tone paint 2021. Super fun plane to fly!!! Very nice Champ with 85hp per STC SA232SO. The Champ has a wider cabin than the Cub and offers better visibility. The intention was to simplify production and control costs by building a pair of aircraft with a significant number of parts in common; in fact, the two designs share between 70% and 80% of their parts. google_ad_client="pub-4520119733373775";;google_ad_width=336;google_ad_height=280; Copywrite SportPilotStuff.com The 7GC and 7HC may also be operated with floats but are not given a special designation in this configuration. The Aeronca Model 7 Champion, commonly known as the "Champ", or "Airknocker", is a single-engine, two-seat, light airplane, with a high wing and . Posted April 6, 2023, Champ parts, 8.75"x1.5"x 16'2", 2"x10.25"x17'11" sitka spruce, a65 oil tank, cam and gear YT'd, Telephone: Excellent condition, flown regularly from 1400ft turf field, Complete overhaul 1992, University of Illinois, Instititute of Aviation at 1085 Airframe Hours. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. 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