Flight Tracker
N85257
1946 AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 7AC
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Standard
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
MUSOLF JR WILLIAM R
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
SPENCER, OH
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Dec 1, 2005
Airworthiness Date
May 25, 2005
Expires
Jan 31, 2029
Approved Operations
Normal

Airframe

Manufacturer
AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT
Model
7AC
Year
1946
Serial Number
7AC-3991
Seats
2
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
-
Type Certificate
-

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
C85 SERIES
Type
Reciprocating
Power
85 hp

Live Flight Status

Checking live traffic…

Coverage depends on ground receiver reception and is not a complete picture of traffic.

Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
ABB1ED
Mode S Code (Octal)
52730755

The hex code is the aircraft's ICAO 24-bit address, broadcast by its ADS-B transponder. It is the key used to match live position reports to this registration.

NTSB Accident & Incident Record

Apr 9, 1997 Accident Substantial CARSON, ND
Injuries1 serious, 1 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

a loss of engine power due to ice in the fuel line. A factor was inadequate maintenance and inspection.

NTSB CHI97LA101