Aircraft Description
N1642G is a 1969 Champion 7KCAB, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Letourneau University in Longview, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 14, 1969. The registration certificate was issued on August 31, 2024. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2031. Powered by a Lycoming IO-320 SERIES engine producing 150 horsepower, N1642G is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A1032F (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N1642G was last updated on August 31, 2024. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.
American Champion Aircraft, based in Rochester, Wisconsin, produces the Scout, Decathlon, and Citabria series of aerobatic and tailwheel aircraft. These fabric-covered aircraft continue a lineage dating back to the original Aeronca Champion. AviatorDB tracks 1,848 Champion aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the 7KCAB model.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N1642G. 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.
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NTSB Accident History (1)
| Date | NTSB # | Damage | Highest Injury | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 20, 1985 | FTW85LA292 | Substantial | None | Pending |
Additional Details
Data Source
Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov
Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC