N179RA - 2004 American Champion Aircraft 7GCBC Aircraft Registration

CH7B

2004 AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 7GCBC

Aircraft Description

N179RA is a 2004 American Champion Aircraft 7GCBC, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Morter Roger P in Hermiston, OR. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 6, 2004. The registration certificate was issued on June 13, 2019. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N179RA is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A13C14 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N179RA was last updated on August 11, 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 N179RA. 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
2004
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 6, 2004
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Partnership
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 13, 2019

Registered Owner

Name
MORTER ROGER P
Address
PO BOX 1587
City
HERMISTON
State / Zip Code
Oregon97838-3587
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)
50236024
Mode S Code (Hex)
A13C14

Additional Details

Registration
N179RA
Serial Number
1352-2003
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
June 30, 2029
Last Action Date
August 11, 2023
Last Update Date
August 11, 2023
Unique ID
00077869

Data Source

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

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