N296AC - American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB Aircraft Registration

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AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 8KCAB

Aircraft Description

N296AC is a American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Newton Thomas L Jr in Fredericksburg, VA. The registration certificate was issued on June 15, 2010. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2027. The aircraft is configured with 1 seat. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A30BC7 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N296AC was last updated on March 4, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

American Champion Aircraft, based in Rochester, Wisconsin, produces the Scout, Decathlon, and Citabria series of aerobatic and tailwheel aircraft. These fabric-covered aircraft continue a lineage dating back to the original Aeronca Champion. AviatorDB tracks 1,088 American Champion Aircraft aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the 8KCAB model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N296AC. 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
Manufacturer
AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT
Model
8KCAB
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
AT8TAT-802
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 15, 2010

Registered Owner

Name
NEWTON THOMAS L JR
Address
1702 FRANKLIN ST
City
FREDERICKSBURG
State / Zip Code
Virginia22401-4508
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
50605707
Mode S Code (Hex)
A30BC7

Additional Details

Registration
N296AC
Serial Number
770-96
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
1
Expiration Date
July 31, 2027
Last Action Date
March 4, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00375841

Data Source

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

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