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N8939R V

Champion AERONCA 7HC · 1960

This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N8939R is a 1960 Champion AERONCA 7HC (serial 7HC-23), registered to Johnston James D in Tillamook, OR. It is one of 3 Champion AERONCA 7HC aircraft on the FAA registry.

Registered owner
Johnston James D
Based in
Tillamook, OR
Serial number
7HC-23
Year built
1960 · 66 yrs old
Airworthiness class
1
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
AC541C · 53052034 octal
Certificate issued
Mar 8, 2013
Airworthiness date
Jan 21, 1960
Last FAA activity
Jul 21, 2023
Registration expires
Mar 31, 2029
FAA region
S

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 2110172

Champion AERONCA 7HC
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 3
Cruise: 78 KTAS
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 41506

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: 0-290 SERIES
Type: 4-Cycle Piston
Horsepower: 140 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N8939R
Serial Number: 7HC-23
Year Manufactured: 1960
ACFTREF Code: 2110172
Engine Code: 41506
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): 53052034
ICAO 24-bit (hex): AC541C

Registrant

Johnston James D
100 Eckloff Rd
Tillamook, OR, 971419574
FAA Region: S

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Mar 8, 2013
Airworthiness Jan 21, 1960
Expiration Mar 31, 2029
Last Activity Jul 21, 2023
Data as of Sep 7, 2026

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