N246RA - 2005 American Champion Aircraft 7GCBC Aircraft Registration

CH7B

2005 AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 7GCBC

Aircraft Description

N246RA is a 2005 American Champion Aircraft 7GCBC, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Johnson Robert C in Dallas, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 29, 2005. The registration certificate was issued on September 18, 2018. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming O-360 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N246RA is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A247C1 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N246RA was last updated on June 10, 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 N246RA. 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
2005
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
September 29, 2005
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 18, 2018

Registered Owner

Name
JOHNSON ROBERT C
Address
4301 GREENBRIER DR
City
DALLAS
State / Zip Code
Texas75225-6640
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
O-360 SERIES
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50443701
Mode S Code (Hex)
A247C1

Additional Details

Registration
N246RA
Serial Number
1398-2005
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
September 30, 2028
Last Action Date
June 10, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00196059

Last Known Position

Date
April 26, 2026 (UTC 00:31:17)
Airport
Latitude
32.974882
Longitude
-96.839157

Data Source

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

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