N297AC - American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB Aircraft Registration

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AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 8KCAB

Aircraft Description

N297AC is a American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Cavanaugh Flying Service INC in Minden, NE. The registration certificate was issued on July 19, 2018. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2028. The aircraft is configured with 1 seat. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A30F7E (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N297AC was last updated on May 26, 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 N297AC. 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
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 19, 2018

Registered Owner

Name
CAVANAUGH FLYING SERVICE INC
Address
972 M RD
City
MINDEN
State / Zip Code
Nebraska68959-6001
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
50607576
Mode S Code (Hex)
A30F7E

Additional Details

Registration
N297AC
Serial Number
771-96
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
1
Expiration Date
July 31, 2028
Last Action Date
May 26, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00385841

Data Source

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

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