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N8970R

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
78 kt
Max speed
89 kt
Service ceiling
16,000 ft
Takeoff distance
144 m
Landing distance
259 m
Weights
MTOW
700 kg
Empty weight
—
Fuel capacity
130 L
Dimensions
Length
6.5 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)
  • N8970RUSACTIVE
    MERRELL SUSAN E
    2020 – 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

N8970R — frequently asked
What aircraft model is N8970R?

N8970R is a Aeronca 7, built in 1960. Sprinkle's record for N8970R covers its lineage, ownership history and specifications.

Is N8970R currently active?

Registry records list N8970R's status as Active, registered in United States — a Aeronca 7.

What is the manufacturer serial number (MSN) of N8970R?

N8970R carries manufacturer serial number (MSN) 7EC-730, the serial assigned to this Aeronca 7 airframe when it was built.

What is the ICAO24 / Mode S code for N8970R?

N8970R's ICAO24 (Mode S) transponder code is AC61BD — the hex address the Mode S transponder on this Aeronca 7 broadcasts.