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N82870 V

Champion 7AC · Lander, WY

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N82870 is a Champion 7AC (serial 7AC-1520), registered to Martell William T (individual) in Lander, WY. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires July 2028; the airworthiness certificate dates from January 1960 (66 years ago). It carries a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine rated at 65 hp, the engine on 84% of registered Champion 7ACs. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address AB51F9. It is one of 144 Champion 7AC aircraft on the FAA registry.

Registered owner
Martell William T
Owner type
Individual
Based in
Lander, WY
Serial number
7AC-1520
Airworthiness class
1
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
AB51F9 · 52650771 octal
Certificate issued
Jul 27, 2021
Airworthiness date
Jan 26, 1960
Last FAA activity
May 26, 2023
Registration expires
Jul 31, 2028
FAA region
S

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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

116 of the 138 registered Champion 7AC carry this engine (84%), across 8 engine variants on the type.

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 21101MA

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

Engine — CODE 17003

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

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N82870
Serial Number: 7AC-1520
Year Manufactured: —
ACFTREF Code: 21101MA
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): 52650771
ICAO 24-bit (hex): AB51F9
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Registrant

Martell William T
Individual
384 Dillon Dr
Lander, WY, 825202912
FAA Region: S

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Jul 27, 2021
Airworthiness Jan 26, 1960
Expiration Jul 31, 2028
Last Activity May 26, 2023
Data as of Oct 5, 2026

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