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N1579E V

Aeronca 7BCM/CONV · 1946 · Rock Hill, SC

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N1579E is a 1946 Aeronca 7BCM/CONV (serial 7AC-5145), registered to Smith Franklin R Jr (individual) in Rock Hill, SC. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires February 2033. It carries a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine rated at 65 hp, the engine on 25% of registered Aeronca 7BCM/CONVs. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A0E7C8. It is one of 5 Aeronca 7BCM/CONV aircraft on the FAA registry.

Registered owner
Smith Franklin R Jr
Owner type
Individual
Based in
Rock Hill, SC
Serial number
7AC-5145
Year built
1946 · 80 yrs old
Airworthiness class
1
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A0E7C8 · 50163710 octal
Certificate issued
Feb 7, 2026
Last FAA activity
Feb 7, 2026
Registration expires
Feb 28, 2033
FAA region
7

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
65 hp
Power per seat
33 hp
FAA engine code
17003

1 of the 4 registered Aeronca 7BCM/CONV carry this engine (25%), across 4 engine variants on the type.

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 2110145

Aeronca 7BCM/CONV
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 17003

Manufacturer: Cont Motor
Model: A&C65 SERIES
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 65 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N1579E
Serial Number: 7AC-5145
Year Manufactured: 1946
ACFTREF Code: 2110145
Engine Code: 17003
Status: V (V)
Certification: 1
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 50163710
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A0E7C8
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Registrant

Smith Franklin R Jr
Individual
809 Angels Peak Dr
Rock Hill, SC, 297322855
FAA Region: 7

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Feb 7, 2026
Expiration Feb 28, 2033
Last Activity Feb 7, 2026
Data as of Oct 5, 2026

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