N297JB - American Champion Aircraft 7GCBC Aircraft Registration

CH7B

AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 7GCBC

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.

Model Year
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
Classification
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 6, 2008

Registered Owner

Name
CHENEY LIVESTOCK CORP
Address
13463 CIRCLE DRIVE RD
City
CASPER
State / Zip Code
Wyoming82604-8778
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
50610105
Mode S Code (Hex)
A31045

Additional Details

Registration
N297JB
Serial Number
1279-99
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
February 28, 2029
Last Action Date
July 18, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00775972

Data Source

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

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