N259RP - 1996 American Champion Aircraft 7GCBC Aircraft Registration

CH7B

1996 AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 7GCBC

Aircraft Description

N259RP is a 1996 American Champion Aircraft 7GCBC, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Ausmus Jonathan in New Braunfels, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 8, 1996. The registration certificate was issued on January 14, 2025. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2032. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N259RP is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A27A72 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N259RP was last updated on January 14, 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 N259RP. 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
1996
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
August 8, 1996
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 14, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
AUSMUS JONATHAN
Address
951 PURGATORY RD
City
NEW BRAUNFELS
State / Zip Code
Texas78132-2736
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)
50475162
Mode S Code (Hex)
A27A72

Additional Details

Registration
N259RP
Serial Number
1221-96
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
January 31, 2032
Last Action Date
January 14, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00805901

Data Source

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

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