N265AC - 1998 American Champion Aircraft 7GCAA Aircraft Registration

CH7B

1998 AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 7GCAA

Aircraft Description

N265AC is a 1998 American Champion Aircraft 7GCAA, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Morgan Nigel in Asheville, NC. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 28, 1998. The registration certificate was issued on February 1, 2024. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2031. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N265AC is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A29193 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N265AC was last tracked by AviatorDB near Asheville Regional Airport (KAVL) on March 21, 2026. The FAA registry record for N265AC was last updated on February 2, 2024. 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 N265AC. 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
1998
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
September 28, 1998
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 1, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
MORGAN NIGEL
Address
26 FAIRSTEAD DR
City
ASHEVILLE
State / Zip Code
North Carolina28803
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)
50510623
Mode S Code (Hex)
A29193

Additional Details

Registration
N265AC
Serial Number
407-98
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
February 28, 2031
Last Action Date
February 2, 2024
Last Update Date
February 2, 2024
Unique ID
00173716

Last Known Position

Date
March 21, 2026 (UTC 20:04:25)
Airport
Latitude
35.442686
Longitude
-82.542343

Data Source

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

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