N2088V - 2002 American Champion Aircraft 7GCAA Aircraft Registration

CH7B

2002 AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 7GCAA

Aircraft Description

N2088V is a 2002 American Champion Aircraft 7GCAA, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Mad Scientist Aviation LLC in Wilmington, DE. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 27, 2002. The registration certificate was issued on July 29, 2021. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N2088V is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A1B33F (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N2088V was last updated on November 7, 2025. 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 N2088V. 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
2002
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
July 27, 2002
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 29, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
MAD SCIENTIST AVIATION LLC
Address
108 W 13TH ST
City
WILMINGTON
State / Zip Code
Delaware19801-1145
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)
50331477
Mode S Code (Hex)
A1B33F

Additional Details

Registration
N2088V
Serial Number
465-2002
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
July 31, 2028
Last Action Date
November 7, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00057311

Data Source

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

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