N161WF - 2017 American Champion Aircraft 7GCBC Aircraft Registration

CH7B

2017 AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 7GCBC

Aircraft Description

N161WF is a 2017 American Champion Aircraft 7GCBC, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Maier Diane K in Underwood, WA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 24, 2017. The registration certificate was issued on May 18, 2017. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2027. Powered by a Vantage O-360-A3A2 engine producing 180 horsepower, N161WF is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A0F75F (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N161WF was last updated on January 22, 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 N161WF. 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
2017
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
January 24, 2017
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 18, 2017

Registered Owner

Name
MAIER DIANE K
Address
PO BOX 174
City
UNDERWOOD
State / Zip Code
Washington98651-0174
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
VANTAGE
Engine Model
O-360-A3A2
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50173537
Mode S Code (Hex)
A0F75F

Additional Details

Registration
N161WF
Serial Number
1472-2016
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
May 31, 2027
Last Action Date
January 22, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01228235

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC