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N9872Y

Built 1962 · 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
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)
  • N9872YUSACTIVE
    SPEE JAMES C
    2024 – 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

N9872Y — frequently asked
What aircraft model is N9872Y?

N9872Y is a Aeronca 7, built in 1962. Sprinkle's record for N9872Y covers its lineage, ownership history and specifications.

Is N9872Y currently active?

Registry records list N9872Y's status as Active, registered in United States — a Aeronca 7.

What is the manufacturer serial number (MSN) of N9872Y?

N9872Y carries manufacturer serial number (MSN) 764, the serial assigned to this Aeronca 7 airframe when it was built.

What is the ICAO24 / Mode S code for N9872Y?

N9872Y's ICAO24 (Mode S) transponder code is ADC7DA — the hex address the Mode S transponder on this Aeronca 7 broadcasts.