- Registered owner
- French Richard A
- Location
- Newport, NC
- Owner type
- Individual
- Serial number
- 7AC-3094
- Type
- Fixed wing single engine
- Engine
- Reciprocating
- Certificate issued
- January 7, 2022
- Expires
- January 31, 2029
- Mode S code
- AB8EB3
From the FAA registry file of October 24, 2026.
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Airworthiness directives that may apply · 12
Matched by this aircraft’s airframe and engine models. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.
| 1979 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 1 |
| 2001 | 2 |
| 2006 | 2 |
Airframe · Aeronca 7AC
AD 2006-03-08Vacuum pumpsAD 2005-24-10Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH) limitationAD 2000-25-02 R1Wood SparsAD 47-20-01Gascolator Bowl CleaningAD 79-07-02BatteriesAD 49-11-02Wing Attach FittingAD 48-39-01Control Stick ReworkAD 48-08-02Cleveland WheelsAD 48-04-02Wing Rib ReworkAD 47-30-05Exhaust Stack InspectionAD 47-30-01Lift Strut Wing Attach FittingsAD 47-20-02Oleo PistonSuperseded and historical ADs · 1
Information bulletins that may apply · 4
Advisory, not mandatory.
NTSB investigations · 4
Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.
NTSB ATL04CA169Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSpring Hope, NCThe binding of the right aileron control cable, which resulted in a loss in aileron control, and subsequent collision with trees and terrain.NTSB ATL92LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWilson, NCThe intentional operation of the aircraft with a known deficiency and inadequate preflight inspection by the pilot.NTSB NYC84LA206Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPatton, PAEng quit at an alt of 50-75 ft after takeoff. A forced landing was made in a plowed field. The acft was removed from thefield and examined by a FAA airworthiness inspector at a later date. Inspection revealed the fuel tank was empty and thegascolator was…NTSB CHI72FEC39Accident · Serious injuriesClosedMorrice, MI
FAA incident reports · 3
FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.
Accident 20040822023439ATo Init Climb(1st Pwr Reduct) · Spring Hope, NC(-23) The aircraft flew for approximately 30 minutes. The aircraft landed and shut down. The aircraft was fueled, the pilot and passenger boarded, and the aircraft departed. Right after takeoff the pilot noted that he had no aileron control (no left or…Accident 19911108049999AFcd/Prec Ldg From Cruise · Wilson, NCEngine quit near destination. Crash landed in small clearing. Fuel tank was empty. Had known primer fuel leak.Accident 19840606023079AForced/Precautionary Landing · Patton, PACrash occurred during emergency landing after engine quit during takeoff.
Service difficulty reports
No reports matched to N84399General aviation reporting is voluntary. Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model. Reports on Aeronca 7AC aircraft
STCs that may be installed · 138
Approved for this aircraft’s airframe or engine model. The registry doesn’t record which STCs an aircraft has; its records do.
Airframe · Aeronca 7AC
STC SA01233SEFabrication and installation of Alaskan Bushwheel LLC tail wheel and fork assemblySTC SA04837NYInstallation of AeroLED's Holdings, LLC., position lights, navigation lights, strobe lights and beacon lightsSTC SA04652CHTo allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification