7CCM For Sale

[rkittine]

After 54 years of flying, the first hour in an Aeronca 7AC, it is time to close the log books. My 7AC - CONV Champ is for sale. It is listed on Barnstormers along with my EDO 1400 Floats with rigging and accessories for a Chief.

Good flying to all. Bob

[Richard Murray]

Bob this is a post I don't enjoy reading. When a plane or a pair of headsets are sold because the wings are being hung up, I'm deeply saddened. I'm sure a lot of thought has preceded this decision and I hope you are at peace with it. Blue skies.

[rkittine]

Thanks Richard,

Sure is not by choice. When I got medically retired from my PART 121 position I was really young and after 7 years got my first class medical back, but this will not happen at this age. In any case, yes I am OK with it and have two aircraft on lease-back that I can get a little time in albeit not PIC and a friend with a 172 that I can also fly with him along. So the Champ is better in the hands of someone that will enjoy it and fly it.

I will stay active in the community though. I have the Champ for Sale as well as my EDO Floats and a set or refurbished skis with dolly wheels.

Cheers, Bob

[rkittine]

Some information on the plane:

1946 7AC-Conv.
C-90-8 With 1,615 hours since Major Overhaul.
Large Dorsal Fin as per Service Letter for engine installation as well as the airframe stiffiner.
5.5 gallon wing tank with 13 gallon nose tank
New Annual completed 07/01/14. Now good until July 31st, 2015
All Compressions 75 or better
Starts cold with one blade and hot with 2-3
Dual Impulse Couplers
New Shielded Wiring
Overhauled Seaplane Prop
Seaplane Door with 337 and Field Approval
Aluminum Lined Cargo Area with Bungee Cargo net
Blue Striping over Yellow
Full Size Nav/Com antenna on the wing root
Head Liner is excellent, Carpet and Side Panels are OK
Panel Includes:
Dual CHT Gauge with new sensors
Climb Indicator
Turn and Bank
Clock Timer
New Calibrated Airspeed Indicator with correct arc color markings
New Vertical Card Compass
AvMap GPS with sectionals on panel top mount.
ICOM A-24 Nav Com with Ram Mount and wiring to external antenna
PTTs in both Sticks
Vortex Generators
New Airtex Interior Seat Cushions and backs
Seats removed, cleaned and painted.
Front seat is an adjustable seat from a Citabria
Windshield is Good with a few streaks, and the side windows are good also with some streaks.
New Wolff Spin Off Remote Oil Filter
Hanlon Wilson Exhaust System with new S/S heater shroud
Bracket Air Filter
Auto Gas STC, though I only run 100 LL
Don Jones Leather Stick Boots with aluminum retainers
Don Jones Aeronca Hub Cabs and Supporting Dust Covers
Ski Fittings
Softcom Intercom wired to the PTTs and Radio
Removable 7 Amp Hr Battery under pilot seat with charge coupling and charger
Removable Power Distribution Box to power the Intercom, Nav/Com Radio, GPS and a LED Panel light.
Tailwheels Transporter
Spare, painted new nose cowling
Plane is located at N72 - Warwick Municipal Airport in Warwick, Orange County, New York
As I am currently not able to fly, I am open to offers. Currently has an asking price on Barnstormers of $25,000.00.

I also have a set of Federal A1500a Skis with Dolly Wheels and rigging. They have not been used since they were all cleaned and painted. Skis are Yellow and Dolly Wheels are Red so you won't forget to remove them. $1,000.00 invested. Make an offer. These are currently located in the Rochester, New York area as after painting, I did not get a chance to pick them up.

Thanks for Reading. Pictures are available vial E-mail. Just drop me a note at rkittine@aol.com

Cheers, Bob

[Richard Murray]

Here are some pictures of Bob's plane

Electronisc Control


IFR Panel


Full View in front of hangar


New Interior