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The 7DC is a model in the 7 Series family. It is described here as a High-wing light piston aircraft.
Aeronca 7DC specifications
| Manufacturer | Aeronca |
|---|---|
| Model | 7DC |
| Aircraft type | High-wing light piston aircraft |
| Landing gear | Model-specific conventional, tricycle or seaplane configuration |
| Certification | FAA A-759 |
Aeronca 7DC weights and capacities
Aeronca 7DC engine and configuration
| Configuration 1 | Continental · C-85-8 · 85 hp · @ 2,575 rpm |
|---|---|
| Configuration 2 | Continental · C-85-8F · 85 hp · @ 2,575 rpm |
| Configuration 3 | Continental · C-85-8J · 85 hp · @ 2,575 rpm |
| Configuration 4 | Continental · C-85-8FJ · 85 hp · @ 2,575 rpm |
Certified weight limits and applicability
| standard | Takeoff 1,300 lb · standard |
|---|---|
| approved long-stroke oleo landing-gear configuration | Takeoff 1,350 lb · approved long-stroke oleo landing-gear configuration |
Fuel capacity and configuration
| Fuel | 18.5 gal total |
|---|
Baggage and loading applicability
| Baggage | 50 lb maximum |
|---|
Aeronca 7DC history and development
7DC is a member of the 7 Series family represented in the aircraft reference data. The certification record lists this model under FAA A-759 - Aeronca 7 Series. Model-specific differences can include propulsion, maximum weight, fuel system, landing gear, mission equipment and approved configuration. preserves model and certification context while model-specific values that have not been verified remain unverified values.
Aeronca 7DC fuel capacity
exact model-specific fuel capacity / usable fuel has not yet been verified from the applicable certification record, approved flight manual, or manufacturer data. Do not infer it from a neighboring Aeronca model or suffix.
Aeronca 7DC model applicability and configuration
Verify exact model designation, serial number, installed propulsion, fuel system, landing-gear or special configuration and approved equipment against the applicable certification/manufacturer record and individual aircraft documentation.
Aeronca 7DC weight and balance
Use exact model/serial-number loading data and the individual aircraft's approved weight-and-balance record. No baggage or payload limit is inferred from a related Aeronca model. The exact model-specific maximum takeoff weight / gross weight remains unverified until the applicable approval or manufacturer section is verified. Operational loading must use the aircraft-specific empty weight, CG, station arms and limitations. Use the approved aircraft-specific documentation and current weight-and-balance record for operational calculations. WBcalc does not currently provide a model-specific 7DC calculator.
Reference sources
FAA: FAA Aircraft Specification A-759, Revision 73