N320MM - 1997 American Champion Aircraft 7GCBC Aircraft Registration

CH7B

1997 AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 7GCBC

Aircraft Description

N320MM is a 1997 American Champion Aircraft 7GCBC, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Explorer Aviation LLC in Birmingham, MI. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 4, 1997. The registration certificate was issued on April 5, 2004. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N320MM is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A36F6F (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N320MM was last updated on January 22, 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 N320MM. 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
1997
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
March 4, 1997
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 5, 2004

Registered Owner

Name
EXPLORER AVIATION LLC
Address
280 DAINES ST STE 300
City
BIRMINGHAM
State / Zip Code
Michigan48009-6246
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)
50667557
Mode S Code (Hex)
A36F6F

Additional Details

Registration
N320MM
Serial Number
1231-97
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
June 30, 2027
Last Action Date
January 22, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00726271

Data Source

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

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