N459AC - 1998 American Champion Aircraft 7GCAA Aircraft Registration

CH7B

1998 AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 7GCAA

Aircraft Description

N459AC is a 1998 American Champion Aircraft 7GCAA, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Furfaro Daniel E in Saint Jacob, IL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 15, 1998. The registration certificate was issued on August 26, 2016. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N459AC is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A5938E (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N459AC was last updated on August 25, 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 N459AC. 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
7GCAA
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
CH7B7GCBC Citabria High Country Explorer
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
December 15, 1998
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 26, 2016

Registered Owner

Name
FURFARO DANIEL E
Address
10372 W ASTER RD
City
SAINT JACOB
State / Zip Code
Illinois62281-1828
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)
51311616
Mode S Code (Hex)
A5938E

Additional Details

Registration
N459AC
Serial Number
412-98
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
August 31, 2029
Last Action Date
August 25, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00633906

Data Source

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

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