N4316C - 1955 Champion 7EC Aircraft Registration

1955 CHAMPION 7EC

Aircraft Description

N4316C is a 1955 Champion 7EC, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Norman Shawn T in Rothsay, MN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 19, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on February 18, 1989. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor C90 SERIES engine producing 95 horsepower, N4316C is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A52A02 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N4316C was last updated on August 18, 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 7EC model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N4316C. 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
1955
Manufacturer
CHAMPION
Model
7EC
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
Cruise Speed
90 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
June 19, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 18, 1989

Registered Owner

Name
NORMAN SHAWN T
Address
2510 200TH ST
City
ROTHSAY
State / Zip Code
Minnesota56579-9259
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
C90 SERIES
Horsepower
95 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51225002
Mode S Code (Hex)
A52A02

Additional Details

Registration
N4316C
Serial Number
7EC-317
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
July 31, 2029
Last Action Date
August 18, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00902024

Data Source

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

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