AeroncaCertified · Fixed-wing · United States
7DC Champion
- Seats
- 2 2
- Power
- 65 hp48 kW
- Cruise
- 74 kt137 km/h
- US register
- 121 aircraft121 aircraft
About the 7DC Champion
The Aeronca 7DC Champion is a single-engine, fixed-wing aircraft featuring a conventional landing gear arrangement and two seats in a cabin monoplane layout. It is well-suited for flight training and personal recreational flying.
Developed in the United States, the design shares a high percentage of its parts with a contemporary side-by-side stablemate to minimize production expenses. Following strong post-war demand driven by student pilots, thousands of Champions were manufactured before production concluded. Ownership and parts support eventually transitioned to club networks and specialized suppliers.
Engines fitted
112 aircraft| Engine | Power | Share of fleet | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Continental C85 | 85 hp | 84 | |
| Continental A&C65 series | 65 hp | 18 | |
| Continental C90 | 95 hp | 4 | |
| Continental A&C75 series | 75 hp | 3 | |
| Continental O-200 | 100 hp | 3 |
7DC Champion running costs
$163 an hour| Low | Typical | High | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel | $2,945 | $3,772 | $4,390 |
| Oil | $68 | $85 | $110 |
| Engine overhaul reserve | $2,167 | $2,667 | $4,833 |
| Annual inspection and maintenance | $2,500 | $3,500 | $4,500 |
| Hangar | $3,000 | $6,300 | $9,600 |
| Total | $10,680 | $16,324 | $23,433 |
| Per hour | $107 | $163 | $234 |
Engine
- Model
- Continental C85
- Power
- 85 hp
- Overhaul
- 1,800 h / 12 yr
- Fuel burn
- 3.9 – 4.9 gal/h
- Fuel price
- $8.20 /US gal
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