Aircraft Description
N297JB is a American Champion Aircraft 7GCBC, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Cheney Livestock Corp in Casper, WY. The registration certificate was issued on November 6, 2008. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2029. The aircraft is configured with 2 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A31045 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N297JB was last updated on July 18, 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 N297JB. 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.
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Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC