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N8948R

Built 1960 · 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
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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)
  • N8948RUSACTIVE
    WHOMBLE LEONARD L
    2008 – 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

N8948R — frequently asked
What aircraft model is N8948R?

N8948R is a Aeronca 7, built in 1960. Sprinkle's record for N8948R covers its lineage, ownership history and specifications.

Is N8948R currently active?

Registry records list N8948R's status as Active, registered in United States — a Aeronca 7.

What is the manufacturer serial number (MSN) of N8948R?

N8948R carries manufacturer serial number (MSN) 7GC-164, the serial assigned to this Aeronca 7 airframe when it was built.

What is the ICAO24 / Mode S code for N8948R?

N8948R's ICAO24 (Mode S) transponder code is AC57B0 — the hex address the Mode S transponder on this Aeronca 7 broadcasts.