N303SL - 1994 American Champion Aircraft 7GCBC Aircraft Registration

CH7B

1994 AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 7GCBC

Aircraft Description

N303SL is a 1994 American Champion Aircraft 7GCBC, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Buffalo Aircraft Maintenance LLC in Ridgecrest, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 22, 1994. The registration certificate was issued on December 21, 2018. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N303SL is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A32C12 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N303SL was last updated on July 1, 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 N303SL. 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
1994
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
July 22, 1994
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 21, 2018

Registered Owner

Name
BUFFALO AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE LLC
Address
1359 N MAHAN ST
City
RIDGECREST
State / Zip Code
California93555-8975
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)
50626022
Mode S Code (Hex)
A32C12

Additional Details

Registration
N303SL
Serial Number
1201-94
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
December 31, 2028
Last Action Date
July 1, 2023
Last Update Date
July 1, 2023
Unique ID
00135072

Data Source

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

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