# N81663: 1945 Aeronca 7AC - Status: Valid registration - Airframe: Aeronca 7AC (registry code 2110102, TCDS A-759 (OpenAirDocs match)) - Engine: Continental A&C65 series (registry code 17003, TCDS E-205 (OpenAirDocs match)) - Serial number: 7AC-281 - Year built: 1945 - Type: Fixed wing single engine - Airworthiness: Standard - Airworthiness date: September 10, 1956 - Certificate issued: July 30, 2025 - Expires: July 31, 2032 - Mode S code: AB22EC - Registered owner: Ranger Airfield Foundation - Location: Ranger, TX - Owner's area on the map: 32.5031° N, 98.6749° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 76470, within about 9 miles (OpenAirDocs) - Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N81663 ADs below are matched by the registry's airframe and engine model codes. They may apply; each AD's applicability can narrow it by serial number, part number or installed equipment. This is not a compliance determination. ## ADs matched by airframe (Aeronca 7AC) (OpenAirDocs) - [AD 2006-03-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-03-08): Vacuum pumps · Aero Advantage 14-19, 14-19-2, 14-19-3 and 299 more. Effective Mar 10, 2006 - [AD 2005-24-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-24-10): Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH) limitation · American Champion 7AC, 7ACA, 7BCM (Army L-16A) and 21 more. Effective Jan 17, 2006 - [AD 2000-25-02 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-25-02-R1): Wood Spars · American Champion 11AC, 11BC, 11CC and 27 more. Effective Jul 13, 2001 - [AD 47-20-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-20-01): Gascolator Bowl Cleaning · American Champion 11AC, 7AC and 7BCM (Army L-16A). Effective Mar 18, 1980 - [AD 79-07-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/79-07-02): Batteries · Aircraft Parts & Development A, A-2, A-3 and 149 more. Effective Apr 3, 1979 - [AD 49-11-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/49-11-02): Wing Attach Fitting · American Champion 11AC, 11BC, 11CC and 4 more - [AD 48-39-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/48-39-01): Control Stick Rework · American Champion 7AC, 7ACA, 7BCM (Army L-16A) and 19 more - [AD 48-08-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/48-08-02): Cleveland Wheels · American Champion 11AC, 11BC, 11CC and 33 more - [AD 48-04-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/48-04-02): Wing Rib Rework · American Champion 11AC, 11BC and 7AC - [AD 47-30-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-30-05): Exhaust Stack Inspection · American Champion 11AC and 7AC - [AD 47-30-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-30-01): Lift Strut Wing Attach Fittings · American Champion 11AC and 7AC - [AD 47-20-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-20-02): Oleo Piston · American Champion 11AC and 7AC Historical (superseded or no longer in force): AD 2000-25-02 ## ADs matched by engine (Continental A&C65 series) (OpenAirDocs) - [AD 98-17-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-17-11): Crankshafts · Continental Motors A-65-3, A-65-8, A75-8 and 90 more. Effective Oct 19, 1998 - [AD 98-01-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-01-06): Carburetors · Continental Motors A-65-1, A-65-12, A-65-12F and 184 more. Effective Feb 13, 1998 - [AD 95-21-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/95-21-15): Aviation Gasoline · Continental Motors A-65-8, C85-12F, C85-12FJ and 77 more. Effective Nov 28, 1995 - [AD 93-19-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/93-19-04): Carburetors · Continental Motors A-65-1, A-65-12, A-65-12F and 184 more. Effective Oct 18, 1993 - [AD 81-16-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/81-16-05): Magnetos · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-E1B, AEIO-320-E2B, AEIO-360-B1G6 and 234 more. Effective Aug 6, 1981 - [AD 81-07-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/81-07-06): AC Fuel Pumps · Continental Motors A-65-1, A-65-12, A-65-12F and 60 more. Effective Apr 1, 1981 - [AD 80-06-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/80-06-05): Magnetos · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 254 more. Effective Mar 28, 1980 - [AD 69-24-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/69-24-03): Carburetors · Continental Motors A-65-1, A-65-12, A-65-12F and 321 more. Effective Nov 29, 1969 - [AD 69-09-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/69-09-01): Eisemann Magnetos · Eisemann Magnetos, 2A4-45-B2, 2A4-49-B2 and 158 more - [AD 46-36-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/46-36-01): Piston Pins · Continental Motors A-65-1, A-65-12, A-65-12F and 32 more Historical (superseded or no longer in force): AD 94-14-12 ## Information bulletins (advisory) - [SAIB CE-18-20](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-18-20): Electrical Power - [SAIB CE-13-40](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-13-40): Flight Compartment - [SAIB CE-09-20](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-09-20): Equipment - Furnishings - [SAIB CE-07-45](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-07-45): Flight Controls - [SAIB NE-16-13](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-16-13): Powerplant - Prohibited use of sealant - [SAIB NE-13-04](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-13-04): Continental Motors, Inc. (CMI) Connecting Rod Piston Pin Bushing Inspection - [SAIB CE-98-21R1](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-98-21R1): ## FAA accident and incident reports (1) From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [Incident 20190407002589I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190407002589I), Apr 7, 2019: Aeronca 7AC (N81663), Franklin, VA, Minor damage. Pilot statement..."I started my Aeronca Sunday morning as always with wheels chocked, in the grass, and the tail wheel angled 90 degrees to the fuselage. The… --- From OpenAirDocs.org, an independent open copy of FAA data. Only the Federal Register edition on govinfo.gov is the official legal text of an AD.