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Aeronca 7EC

52 Aeronca 7EC aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1946–1960. Most are registered in AK, MN and CA.

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Registered today
52
Years built
1946–1960
Seats
2
Engines
1 · Reciprocating

Airworthiness Directives

ADs published since 1998 that may apply

0 ADs match the Aeronca 7EC airframe. Engine ADs depend on the engine installed and are listed on each aircraft page.

AI-extracted — verify against original. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.

Accident history

NTSB since 1982
NTSB events
17
Destroyed
2
Substantial damage
15
Minor damage
0
No damage
0

Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Aeronca 7EC airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Aeronca 7EC aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.

  • May 25, 2022Substantial damage · none injuries · Putnam Valley, NYN7410B
  • May 27, 2015Substantial damage · none injuries · Palmer, AKN84116
  • Aug 31, 2013Substantial damage · none injuries · Plattsmouth, NEN4348C
  • Mar 11, 2011Substantial damage · none injuries · Big Bear City, CAN2349E
  • Feb 14, 2005Substantial damage · none injuries · Grass Valley, CAN4725E

Service difficulty reports

FAA SDRs since 1995

3 reports on Aeronca 7EC airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.

Most reported parts

  1. exhaust valve1
  2. lead1
  3. spar1

Registered fleet by year built

FAA Registry
Currently registered aircraft by year built
19467
19471
19492
195021
19511
19552
19561
19583
19591
19602
Unknown11

By state

Top 10
Currently registered aircraft by owner state
AK6
MN6
CA5
SD4
OR3
FL2
IL2
MO2
ND2
NY2

Buyer checklist

No ADs published since 1998 match the Aeronca 7EC airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 17 NTSB events since 1982 involve Aeronca 7EC airframes. Operators and repair stations filed 3 service difficulty reports on Aeronca 7EC airframes since 1995. Check each aircraft's own record before you buy.

  • Read the logbooks for the airframe, engine and propeller, start to finish.
  • Check AD compliance records against the ADs that may apply.
  • Look for damage history and Form 337 major repairs and alterations.
  • Have an independent A&P or IA do a pre-buy inspection.
  • Run a title search and use escrow for the payment.
See the registered Aeronca 7EC aircraft

Type data

FAA aircraft reference file
Aircraft type
Fixed wing single engine
Category
Land
Certification
Type Certificated
Max takeoff weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruising speed
90 mph

7EC aircraft

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N-numberYearBased inCertificate issued
N1292H1949Naples, FLDec 4, 2000
N16BY—Oakwood, ILJul 1, 2026
N2145E1946Mitchell, SDJan 28, 2021
N2215E—Coeymans Hollow, NYJul 23, 2020
N2349E1946Sanford, NCApr 14, 2017
N2913K1946Fullerton, CAOct 22, 2013
N299SL1947New Town, NDFeb 7, 2013
N29BH1958Wall, SDApr 19, 2017
N4300C1955Black Hawk, SDJan 14, 2023
N4348C1955Maryville, MOJun 30, 2014
N4392C1956Fairbanks, AKAug 18, 2022
N4652E1950Grand Rapids, MNAug 15, 1986
N4653E1950Williston, NDDec 15, 2018
N4657E1950Pierre, SDApr 17, 2019
N4659E1950Macomb, MIOct 19, 2015
N4660E1950Hilltop Lakes, TXJan 3, 2008
N4666E—Barron, WINov 20, 2024
N4667E1950Washta, IAJul 18, 2007
N4672E1950Reno, NVSep 14, 2006
N4677E1950Wray, COJul 20, 2024
N4678E1950Anchorage, AKMay 24, 2022
N4679E1950Omaha, NEAug 16, 2007
N4680E1950Creswell, ORFeb 8, 2024
N4683E1950Delanson, NY—
N4686E—Kotzebue, AKJul 9, 2020

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