€ 19.250
Hasselt EBZH, Belgium
single-enginePrice on Request
single-engine$ 34.500
Placerville
single-engine$ 35.000
Austin
single-enginePrice on Request
Parkton
single-engine$ 25.000
Milton
single-enginePlaneFox tracks 6 Aeronca Champ 7AC aircraft for sale and re-reads every one of them from the broker and dealer sites it watches, so the figures below move when the market moves. Every number on this page is measured from those live listings, not taken from a published price guide.
A Aeronca Champ 7AC flies about 230 nm, roughly 426 km, which is about 3 h 6 min in still air at typical cruise.
A Aeronca Champ 7AC costs about EUR 898 a month to run, or about EUR 97 for every flight hour when it is flown 150 hours a year.
The Aeronca Champ 7AC is a two seat, tandem, high wing tailwheel aircraft built by Aeronca Aircraft Corporation in Middletown, Ohio. The 7AC first appeared in 1945, with Aeronca production continuing into the early 1950s. It was designed as a simple primary trainer and personal aircraft for the postwar civilian market, competing directly with other light taildraggers of the period. For buyers, the Aeronca Champ 7AC matters because it represents one of the most accessible classic aircraft types: fabric covered, tube and wood construction, low operating complexity and strong owner community support.
The Aeronca Champ 7AC is typically powered by a Continental A 65 engine rated at 65 hp, driving a fixed pitch propeller. Typical cruise speed is about 65 knots, depending on rigging, propeller, engine condition and loading. Published range figures vary by fuel installation and operating technique, but the aircraft is best understood as a local and short cross country airplane rather than a fast traveling machine. Maximum gross weight for the original 7AC is 1,220 lb, with useful load commonly in the 400 lb range, depending on empty weight. Published service ceiling is about 12,400 feet, although climb performance is modest by modern standards.
The cabin has tandem seating for two, with the pilot normally flying from the front seat when solo. Visibility is good for a tailwheel aircraft, especially in flight, and the side by side simplicity of instruments and controls is part of the type’s appeal. Cabin space is narrow, baggage capacity is limited and comfort depends heavily on upholstery condition, door fit and ventilation. Original Aeronca Champ 7AC aircraft did not have modern integrated avionics such as Garmin G1000 or Garmin Perspective. Many examples retain very simple day VFR panels, while others have been fitted with a comm radio, transponder, ADS B equipment, intercom, GPS portable or basic engine monitoring.
Condition matters more than cosmetic presentation on an Aeronca Champ 7AC. Buyers should review fabric age and type, corrosion in the steel tube fuselage, wood spar condition, landing gear alignment, tailwheel setup, engine logs and compliance with applicable airworthiness directives. Common upgrades include electrical systems, shoulder harnesses, Cleveland wheels and brakes, improved radios, sealed struts where applicable and engine conversions on related Champ variants. It is important to distinguish a true Aeronca Champ 7AC from later 7EC, 7FC, 7GC and Champion or American Champion models, which may have different engines, weights and certification details. In the used market, the 7AC is positioned as a classic light sport eligible taildragger for recreational flying, basic training and vintage ownership, with value driven by documentation, airframe condition and quality of restoration.