N243MA - 2003 American Champion Aircraft 7GCAA Aircraft Registration

CH7B

2003 AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 7GCAA

Aircraft Description

N243MA is a 2003 American Champion Aircraft 7GCAA, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to J W Peterson INC in Warren, MN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 14, 2003. The registration certificate was issued on April 26, 2023. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N243MA is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A23C38 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N243MA was last updated on April 26, 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 N243MA. 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
7GCAA
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
CH7B7GCBC Citabria High Country Explorer
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
October 14, 2003
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 26, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
J W PETERSON INC
Address
502 PRAIRIE ROSE AVE
City
WARREN
State / Zip Code
Minnesota56762-1436
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)
50436070
Mode S Code (Hex)
A23C38

Additional Details

Registration
N243MA
Serial Number
479-2003
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
April 30, 2030
Last Action Date
April 26, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00064249

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC