N4237E - 1947 Champion 7BCM Aircraft Registration

1947 CHAMPION 7BCM

Aircraft Description

N4237E is a 1947 Champion 7BCM, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Moffet Donald D in Barney, ND. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 15, 1958. The registration certificate was issued on September 18, 1989. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor C85 SERIES engine producing 85 horsepower, N4237E is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A50A16 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N4237E was last updated on May 12, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

American Champion Aircraft, based in Rochester, Wisconsin, produces the Scout, Decathlon, and Citabria series of aerobatic and tailwheel aircraft. These fabric-covered aircraft continue a lineage dating back to the original Aeronca Champion. AviatorDB tracks 1,848 Champion aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the 7BCM model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N4237E. 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
1947
Manufacturer
CHAMPION
Model
7BCM
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
Cruise Speed
90 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
December 15, 1958
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 18, 1989

Registered Owner

Name
MOFFET DONALD D
Address
7625 164TH AVE SE
City
BARNEY
State / Zip Code
North Dakota58008-9662
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
C85 SERIES
Horsepower
85 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51205026
Mode S Code (Hex)
A50A16

Additional Details

Registration
N4237E
Serial Number
7BCM-244
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
May 31, 2028
Last Action Date
May 12, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00481794

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC