N342H - 1998 American Champion Aircraft 7GCBC Aircraft Registration

CH7B

1998 AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 7GCBC

Aircraft Description

N342H is a 1998 American Champion Aircraft 7GCBC, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Trautman Michael in Hamilton, MT. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 24, 1998. The registration certificate was issued on May 8, 2019. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N342H is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A3C56B (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N342H was last updated on August 4, 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 N342H. 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
1998
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 24, 1998
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 8, 2019

Registered Owner

Name
TRAUTMAN MICHAEL
Address
PO BOX 454
City
HAMILTON
State / Zip Code
Montana59840-0454
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)
50742553
Mode S Code (Hex)
A3C56B

Additional Details

Registration
N342H
Serial Number
1245-98
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
May 31, 2029
Last Action Date
August 4, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00247091

Data Source

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

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