N228W - 1958 Champion 7FC Aircraft Registration

1958 CHAMPION 7FC

Aircraft Description

N228W is a 1958 Champion 7FC, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Varona Pedro A in Lake Placid, FL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 24, 1958. The registration certificate was issued on November 22, 2019. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor C90 SERIES engine producing 95 horsepower, N228W is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A200AD (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N228W was last updated on September 15, 2023. 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 7FC model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N228W. 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
1958
Manufacturer
CHAMPION
Model
7FC
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
Cruise Speed
90 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
September 24, 1958
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 22, 2019

Registered Owner

Name
VARONA PEDRO A
Address
129 BOUGAINVILLEA ST NE
City
LAKE PLACID
State / Zip Code
Florida33852-8840
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
C90 SERIES
Horsepower
95 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50400255
Mode S Code (Hex)
A200AD

Additional Details

Registration
N228W
Serial Number
7FC-255
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
November 30, 2029
Last Action Date
September 15, 2023
Last Update Date
September 15, 2023
Unique ID
00743184

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-07-01 01:32:20 UTC