N461BG - 1996 American Champion Aircraft 7GCBC Aircraft Registration

N461BG is a 1996 American Champion Aircraft 7GCBC, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Dangelo John A in Dallas, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 20, 1996. The registration certificate was issued on January 25, 2017. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N461BG is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A59D72 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N461BG was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 32.4321, -96.8846 on February 5, 2026. The FAA registry record for N461BG was last updated on September 30, 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 N461BG. 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.