# Aeronca 7DC-CONV

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 2110117
- Manufacturer (registry): AERONCA
- Model: 7DC-CONV
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 2
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 14
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/aeronca-7dc-conv

Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs)

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None matched.

## Registered aircraft (14)

- [N13629](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N13629): [Waters Richard G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WATERS%20RICHARD%20G), [Owens Cross Roads, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Owens%20Cross%20Roads), built 1946, S/N 7AC-1617
- [N241SB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N241SB): [Fowler Gerald M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FOWLER%20GERALD%20M), [Hernando, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Hernando), built 1946, S/N 2131
- [N2569E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2569E): [Classic Aeroplane Club Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CLASSIC%20AEROPLANE%20CLUB%20INC), [Lugoff, SC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SC/Lugoff), built 1946, S/N 7AC-6152
- [N3058E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3058E): [Anderson Blake T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ANDERSON%20BLAKE%20T), [Locust Grove, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Locust%20Grove), built 1946, S/N 7AC-6647
- [N3282E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3282E): [Murray James D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MURRAY%20JAMES%20D), [Lakeview, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Lakeview), built 1947, S/N 7AC-6765
- [N3408E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3408E): [Jacobs Paul L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JACOBS%20PAUL%20L), [Huntsville, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Huntsville), built 1947, S/N 7AC-6821
- [N71168](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N71168): [Butler County Warbirds Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BUTLER%20COUNTY%20WARBIRDS%20INC), [Middletown, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Middletown), S/N 47-1168
- [N81868](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N81868): [Henderson William Gary](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HENDERSON%20WILLIAM%20GARY), [Lake Worth, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Lake%20Worth), built 1946, S/N 5695068
- [N82604](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N82604): [Graves Frank C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GRAVES%20FRANK%20C), [Nocona, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Nocona), built 1946, S/N 7AC-1241
- [N82700](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N82700): [Augspurger James F](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AUGSPURGER%20JAMES%20F), [Lake Wylie, SC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SC/Lake%20Wylie), built 1946, S/N 7AC-1339
- [N83023](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N83023): [Hopkins James D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HOPKINS%20JAMES%20D), [Wasilla, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Wasilla), S/N 7AC-1679
- [N83024](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N83024): built 1946, S/N 7AC-1681
- [N83492](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N83492): [Kietzer Rocklyn D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KIETZER%20ROCKLYN%20D), [Hartford, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Hartford), built 1946, S/N 7AC-2163
- [N85511](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N85511): [Shearer Don E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SHEARER%20DON%20E), [Madrid, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Madrid), built 1946, S/N 7AC-4251

## NTSB investigations (6)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB ERA23LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA221), May 5, 2023: Aeronca 7DC-CONV (N3058E), Fort Mill, SC, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to apply carburetor heat before initiating a descent in conditions conducive to the development of carburetor icing, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power due to…
- [NTSB WPR09CA405](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA405), Aug 13, 2009: Aeronca 7DC-CONV (N83024), Winnemucca, NV, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB DFW06CA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA029), Nov 13, 2005: Aeronca 7DC (N81868), Saginaw, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The flight instructor's delayed remedial action. Contributing factors were the gusty winds.
- [NTSB MIA75AM092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA75AM092), Jun 27, 1975: Aeronca 7DC (N1057E), Cedartown, GA, destroyed, 2 fatal
- [NTSB OAK74DVM24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK74DVM24), Apr 25, 1974: Aeronca 7DC (N83023), San Jose, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X0844](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X0844), Mar 8, 1964: Aeronca 7AC (N3408E), Ozark, AL, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (7)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Accident 20230505006079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230505006079A), May 5, 2023: Aeronca 7DC-CONV (N3058E), Fort Mill, SC, Substantial damage. The aircraft departed keqy on a sightseeing flight. After climbing up and departing the traffic pattern, the pilot and his passenger decided to descend to…
- [Incident 20210605006849I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210605006849I), Jun 5, 2021: Aeronca 7DC-CONV (N82604), Reidsville, NC, Minor damage. At 7AM the pilot flew [privacy data omitted] to shiloh airport (sif), then to Warf's airport (6A5) to practice short field takeoffs on runway 17. During…
- [Accident 20090813016919A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090813016919A), Aug 13, 2009: Bbavia 7DC (N83024), Winnemucca, NV, Substantial damage. (-23) The pilot stated that he lost control of the aircraft during a three point landing with a subsequent ground loop to the left. The pilot also stated that…
- [Accident 20051113029779A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20051113029779A), Nov 13, 2005: Bbavia 7DC (N81868), Fort Worth, TX, Substantial damage. (-23) On November 13, 2005, at approximately 1554 local, an Aeronca 7DC aircraft, N81868, sustained substantial damage after exiting runway 34 on takeoff roll…
- [Incident 19790902033899I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790902033899I), Sep 2, 1979: Blanca 7AC (N83024), Fallon, NV, Minor damage. Right main gear oleo strut came apart in flight. Gear collapsed landing. Upper end of strut had fatigue break.
- [Accident 19750627027659A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750627027659A), Jun 27, 1975: Blanca 7DC (N1057E), Cedartown, GA, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Entrd trees in near vert dscnt. Acft computed to be ovr gross wgt limit without fuel wt calculation
- [Accident 19740425010499A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740425010499A), Apr 25, 1974: Blanca 7AC (N83023), San Jose, CA, Substantial damage

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