N381MA - 2005 American Champion Aircraft 7GCBC Aircraft Registration

CH7B

2005 AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 7GCBC

Aircraft Description

N381MA is a 2005 American Champion Aircraft 7GCBC, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Knight Wings LLC in Matthews, NC. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 17, 2005. The registration certificate was issued on December 14, 2018. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N381MA is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A46015 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N381MA was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 35.0229, -80.6433 on April 2, 2026. The FAA registry record for N381MA was last updated on March 10, 2026. 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 N381MA. 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
2005
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
August 17, 2005
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 14, 2018

Registered Owner

Name
KNIGHT WINGS LLC
Address
356 TRAFALGAR PL
City
MATTHEWS
State / Zip Code
North Carolina28105-2673
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)
51060025
Mode S Code (Hex)
A46015

Additional Details

Registration
N381MA
Serial Number
1397-2005
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
December 31, 2028
Last Action Date
March 10, 2026
Last Update Date
July 1, 2023
Unique ID
00186859

Last Known Position

Date
April 21, 2026 (UTC 12:30:59)
Airport
Latitude
35.007568
Longitude
-80.635108

Data Source

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

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