N234RA - 2003 American Champion Aircraft 7GCBC Aircraft Registration

CH7B

2003 AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 7GCBC

Aircraft Description

N234RA is a 2003 American Champion Aircraft 7GCBC, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Tom Eaton Consulting LLC in Woodland, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 12, 2003. The registration certificate was issued on April 12, 2023. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N234RA is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A218D4 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N234RA was last updated on April 12, 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 N234RA. 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
2003
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
November 12, 2003
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 12, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
TOM EATON CONSULTING LLC
Address
1363 COOLIDGE PL
City
WOODLAND
State / Zip Code
California95776-6734
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)
50414324
Mode S Code (Hex)
A218D4

Additional Details

Registration
N234RA
Serial Number
13512003
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
April 30, 2030
Last Action Date
April 12, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00071149

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC