Overview

This 1947 Aeronca Champion S/N 7AC-7048 (N3759E) is a classic high-wing, fabric covered two-seat

single engine aircraft. It features a maroon and white exterior with blue stripes, and a maroon and gray

leather interior with tandem seating and dual control sticks.

The aircraft was disassembled and completely refurbished in 1995. All metal parts were sand blasted,

checked for corrosion, straightness and good weld joints. After inspection, all metal parts were primed

with two full wet coats of epoxy primer. All wood, glass interior and exterior fabrics were replaced.

Fuselage, tail feathers, wings and ailerons were covered with Ceconite 102 fabric in accordance with

STC SA3-372. The aircraft was then painted using a PPG paint system for fabric aircraft. Please note

that there are several spots; upper surface of fuselage, some areas of the leading edges, where the

paint appears to have not dried smoothly. We can’t really tell what created it. But no paint is flaking or

weathering off of these areas. See attached photos.

The windscreen and all glass were replaced with new units from L.P. Aero Plastics. The interior

was replaced using FAR approved materials. The original engine was removed and replaced with a

Continental O-200-A under STC SA3-372.

This aircraft is offered for sale with a fresh annual inspection (August 2014) and some gaps in log book

coverage. Airframe logs cover the time periods 1955–1984,and 1995 to the present. Engine logs cover

1965-1980, and 1986 to the present. The propeller log covers 1991 to the present. The aircraft is

located at the Spirit of Saint Louis Airport (KSUS) in Chesterfield, MO.

Some have asked about if it is LSA eligible – We don’t know. Some publications indicate the 7AC IS

eligible. But you would have to make that determination yourself – not us.

Specifications

Airframe: 3557 hr total time.

Cockpit instrumentation includes altimeter, airspeed, turn and bank indicator, tachometer, oil

pressure and temperature, exhaust gas temperature, cylinder head temperature, amps, and

compass.

Engine: Lycoming O-200-A, S/N 62174-5A, 4339 hr ETT, 38 hr SMOH.

Compression = 70/80, 70/80, 68/80 and 70/80.

Propeller: McCauley Model 1B90CM7346 (metal, fixed pitch), S/N 34861, 222 hr SMOH.

Avionics: Collins VHF-251 Com radio, Bendix King KT76A transponder.

Auction Information

This aircraft will be sold and delivered As-Is-Where Is.

This auction sale is final. Please do whatever inspection you wish during the auction

period, and we can be available on weekends. (For weekends, you must call and

schedule a time as we are normally closed but available with an appointment) This

provides you maximum opportunity to inspect the airplane at our St. Louis, MO

headquarters prior to bidding. Please take advantage of this inspection opportunity

so you can make your own judgment. Your failure to do so is your problem, not ours.

You may contact Norm Hild at 636-537-1302 or through eBay Messages to ask any

questions or schedule an inspection time. Remember when you make an auction bid,

YOU ARE ACCEPTING AND COMMITTING to a contract to buy. The time for

inspection, if desired, is before the auction ends. A 10% non-refundable deposit is due

within 48 hours of the auction closing with the remainder due within the next eight

days. Wings of Hope does not accept PayPal for airplanes, but the non-refundable

deposit can be paid via credit card direct to Wings of Hope at 636-537-1302. Otherwise

checks, money order or of course, cash.

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