Sharing an Aeronca 7AC
90 Aeronca 7ACs in the US are registered to co-owners who aren't married to each other — ranking #7 nationwide among all shared general aviation aircraft models (July 2026). Here's what those partnerships look like and what each partner actually pays.
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FAA Registry Data#7
Of 79 top shared models1946
Manufacture Year2 Owners: 73
3: 12 | 4: 5 | 5+: 0Worked Cost Example: Aeronca 7AC
Direct operating cost for a 2-partner group — the most common Aeronca 7AC arrangement on the registry — flying 100 hours a year between them. These are the costs of running the aircraft, not a club rental rate, which would add a margin on top.
Continental A-65. 4.5 gal/hr at $6.75, plus $18k overhaul spread over 1800 hours, plus $8/hr for oil, tyres, brakes and the prop fund. Check them against your own hangar, insurance and shop rates before using them for anything that matters.
$375.00 / partner / mo
Calculated at 50 hrs/yr per partner (8.3 hrs/mo total group flight time). Fixed dues cover fixed overhead, while flight hours bill exact operating time plus engine overhaul escrow.
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Where Aeronca 7AC Aircraft Are Shared
The top US states with the highest concentration of registered co-owned Aeronca 7AC aircraft:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Aeronca 7AC aircraft are co-owned in the US?
According to official FAA registry data as of July 2026, there are 90 co-owned Aeronca 7AC aircraft registered in the United States, making it the #7 most popular shared aircraft model.
What is the typical partnership size for an Aeronca 7AC?
Of the 90 co-owned Aeronca 7AC aircraft on the registry, 73 are held by two owners, 12 by three, 5 by four and 0 by five or more. Most Aeronca 7AC groups therefore run with 2 partners, which is the split used in the worked example above.
What are the main states where Aeronca 7AC aircraft are co-owned?
The top states for co-owned Aeronca 7AC aircraft are Texas (10), California (10), Ohio (6), Alaska (5), Minnesota (5).
What should the hourly engine reserve be on an Aeronca 7AC?
The Aeronca 7AC runs a Continental A-65. A field overhaul is around $18k against a 1800-hour TBO, which works out at roughly $10.00 per hour set aside. Partnerships that skip this end up asking each other for a four-figure cheque when the engine reaches TBO.