N153RA - 2001 American Champion Aircraft 7GCBC Aircraft Registration

CH7B

2001 AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 7GCBC

Aircraft Description

N153RA is a 2001 American Champion Aircraft 7GCBC, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Weiner Marc H in Hoboken, NJ. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 20, 2015. The registration certificate was issued on November 16, 2021. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming O-320-B2B engine producing 160 horsepower, N153RA is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A0D6CC (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N153RA was last updated on June 23, 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 N153RA. 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
2001
Manufacturer
AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT
Model
7GCBC
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
CH7B7GCBC Citabria High Country Explorer
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
August 20, 2015
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 16, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
WEINER MARC H
Address
900 MONROE ST APT 408
City
HOBOKEN
State / Zip Code
New Jersey07030-6295
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
O-320-B2B
Horsepower
160 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50153314
Mode S Code (Hex)
A0D6CC

Additional Details

Registration
N153RA
Serial Number
1311-2001
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
November 30, 2028
Last Action Date
June 23, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00363674

Last Known Position

Date
May 3, 2026 (UTC 22:02:22)
Airport
Latitude
40.576839
Longitude
-74.992988

Data Source

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

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