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N7480B V

Champion AERONCA 7FC · 1957 · Rapid City, SD

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N7480B is a 1957 Champion AERONCA 7FC (serial 7FC-2), registered to Benkert Daniel D (individual) in Rapid City, SD. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires April 2029. It carries a Cont Motor C90 SERIES engine rated at 95 hp. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address AA129C. It is one of 18 Champion AERONCA 7FC aircraft on the FAA registry. Benkert Daniel D holds 6 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Benkert Daniel D
Owner type
Individual
Based in
Rapid City, SD
Serial number
7FC-2
Year built
1957 · 69 yrs old
Airworthiness class
1
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
AA129C · 52411234 octal
Certificate issued
Apr 19, 2016
Last FAA activity
Jul 28, 2023
Registration expires
Apr 30, 2029
FAA region
Central

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Cont Motor C90 SERIES
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
95 hp
Power per seat
48 hp
FAA engine code
17009

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 2110162

Champion AERONCA 7FC
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Cruise: 78 KTAS
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 17009

Manufacturer: Cont Motor
Model: C90 SERIES
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 95 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N7480B
Serial Number: 7FC-2
Year Manufactured: 1957
ACFTREF Code: 2110162
Engine Code: 17009
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): 52411234
ICAO 24-bit (hex): AA129C
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Registrant

Benkert Daniel D
Individual
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15045 Long View Rd
Rapid City, SD, 577039012
FAA Region: Central

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Apr 19, 2016
Expiration Apr 30, 2029
Last Activity Jul 28, 2023
Data as of Oct 5, 2026

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