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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- 52
- Years built
- 1946–1960
- Seats
- 2
- Engines
- 1 · Reciprocating
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply0 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 19953 reports on Aeronca 7EC airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Most reported parts
- exhaust valve1
- lead1
- spar1
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1946 | 7 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1947 | 1 | |
| 1949 | 2 | |
| 1950 | 21 | |
| 1951 | 1 | |
| 1955 | 2 | |
| 1956 | 1 | |
| 1958 | 3 | |
| 1959 | 1 | |
| 1960 | 2 | |
| Unknown | 11 |
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.
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
Page 1 of 3| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N1292H | 1949 | Naples, FL | Dec 4, 2000 |
| N16BY | — | Oakwood, IL | Jul 1, 2026 |
| N2145E | 1946 | Mitchell, SD | Jan 28, 2021 |
| N2215E | — | Coeymans Hollow, NY | Jul 23, 2020 |
| N2349E | 1946 | Sanford, NC | Apr 14, 2017 |
| N2913K | 1946 | Fullerton, CA | Oct 22, 2013 |
| N299SL | 1947 | New Town, ND | Feb 7, 2013 |
| N29BH | 1958 | Wall, SD | Apr 19, 2017 |
| N4300C | 1955 | Black Hawk, SD | Jan 14, 2023 |
| N4348C | 1955 | Maryville, MO | Jun 30, 2014 |
| N4392C | 1956 | Fairbanks, AK | Aug 18, 2022 |
| N4652E | 1950 | Grand Rapids, MN | Aug 15, 1986 |
| N4653E | 1950 | Williston, ND | Dec 15, 2018 |
| N4657E | 1950 | Pierre, SD | Apr 17, 2019 |
| N4659E | 1950 | Macomb, MI | Oct 19, 2015 |
| N4660E | 1950 | Hilltop Lakes, TX | Jan 3, 2008 |
| N4666E | — | Barron, WI | Nov 20, 2024 |
| N4667E | 1950 | Washta, IA | Jul 18, 2007 |
| N4672E | 1950 | Reno, NV | Sep 14, 2006 |
| N4677E | 1950 | Wray, CO | Jul 20, 2024 |
| N4678E | 1950 | Anchorage, AK | May 24, 2022 |
| N4679E | 1950 | Omaha, NE | Aug 16, 2007 |
| N4680E | 1950 | Creswell, OR | Feb 8, 2024 |
| N4683E | 1950 | Delanson, NY | — |
| N4686E | — | Kotzebue, AK | Jul 9, 2020 |