N147MA - 2005 American Champion Aircraft 7GCAA Aircraft Registration

CH7B

2005 AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 7GCAA

Aircraft Description

N147MA is a 2005 American Champion Aircraft 7GCAA, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Readdick Rocy W in Kingsland, GA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 15, 2005. The registration certificate was issued on February 12, 2014. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N147MA is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A0BDC5 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N147MA was last updated on October 7, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The American Champion 7GCBC Citabria High Country Explorer stands as a significant aerobatic and utility aircraft that brought affordable tailwheel proficiency to civilian aviation. First flown around 1964-1965, it is a high-wing single-engine taildragger that seats two occupants in tandem configuration. With a 35-foot wingspan and powered by Lycoming O-360 engines producing 180 horsepower, the aircraft delivers a cruise speed of approximately 135 miles per hour. American Champion Aircraft Corporation continues manufacturing this evolution of the original Aeronca Champion design. AviatorDB tracks 1,088 American Champion Aircraft aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is CH7B.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N147MA. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.

Model Year
2005
Manufacturer
AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT
Model
7GCAA
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
CH7B7GCBC Citabria High Country Explorer
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
September 15, 2005
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 12, 2014

Registered Owner

Name
READDICK ROCY W
Address
450 ESCOTT RD
City
KINGSLAND
State / Zip Code
Georgia31548-4534
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-320 SERIES
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50136705
Mode S Code (Hex)
A0BDC5

Additional Details

Registration
N147MA
Serial Number
501-2005
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
February 28, 2030
Last Action Date
October 7, 2023
Last Update Date
October 7, 2023
Unique ID
00189419

Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC