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N53970

Built 1976 · registered US

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Representative photo of a Aeronca 7Type photo — not this specific aircraftPhoto: Alan Wilson from Peterborough, Cambs, UK · CC BY-SA 2.0
This aircraft is a
Aeronca 7
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Performance specs

Performance
Range
550 nm
Cruise speed
111 kt
Max speed
120 kt
Service ceiling
17,000 ft
Takeoff distance
144 m
Landing distance
259 m
Weights
MTOW
800 kg
Empty weight
—
Fuel capacity
130 L
Dimensions
Length
6.8 m
Wingspan
10.7 m
Height
2.6 m
Capacity
Seats
2
Max passengers
2
How common is this aircraft?
6,434Aeronca 7 registered worldwide

Common. One of the most common aircraft types we track.

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Registration history

(1)
  • N53970USACTIVE
    RIPLEY JAMES III
    2013 – present

Owner names are published by the issuing civil registry (FAA / CCARCS / CASA / ANAC / NZ CAA). Owner addresses present in the source are not republished here. Registered owner? Request removal

N53970 — frequently asked
What aircraft model is N53970?

N53970 is a Aeronca 7, built in 1976. Sprinkle's record for N53970 covers its lineage, ownership history and specifications.

Is N53970 currently active?

Registry records list N53970's status as Active, registered in United States — a Aeronca 7.

What is the manufacturer serial number (MSN) of N53970?

N53970 carries manufacturer serial number (MSN) 568-76, the serial assigned to this Aeronca 7 airframe when it was built.

What is the ICAO24 / Mode S code for N53970?

N53970's ICAO24 (Mode S) transponder code is A6D542 — the hex address the Mode S transponder on this Aeronca 7 broadcasts.