Serial number sequence

Post-War Aeronca Champ airplanes
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Sonex1517
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Serial number sequence

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Hi everyone

I’m a new member and picking up a 1945 7AC this weekend. I’m learning all I can, but one thing perplexes me.

This aircraft made its first flight in December 1945, but has a serial number in the high 300’s.

How did Aeronca sequence their serial numbers? I see a s/n 10 listed....

Just curious.

Thanks!

Robbie
Custodian of 1945 Aeronca 7AC Champ NC81757
Based at 1C5 (Clow International Airport)
Also fly a Sonex that I built.
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Richard Murray
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To the best of my knowledge each post-war model started with its model number followed by the sequence it was produced. ie. 7AC-1 to the last one made by Aeronca. The Chief 11AC-2 to the last or 11BC-1
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Thanks!
Custodian of 1945 Aeronca 7AC Champ NC81757
Based at 1C5 (Clow International Airport)
Also fly a Sonex that I built.
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